The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports

Core Impact Points

• The NHTSA received 156 complaints about the issue, which involves the detachment of the front lower lateral link.
• The preliminary investigation includes the 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y, with no crashes, injuries, or fatalities reported.
• This is not the first time Tesla has dealt with suspension issues, with previous recalls in 2021 and 2022 over similar defects.
• The NHTSA says the complaints linked to its current investigation do not appear to be related to these previous issues.
• Tesla has not commented on the investigation, but the company has a history of addressing safety concerns and recalls in the US market.