Charger Level: Level 3 DC Charger or fast charger (up to 400A, up to 600V DC, up to 240KW)
Charger Power KW: 10
Destination Market: U.S.
Doors: 5
Drive Type: RWD/ Rear Wheel Drive
Electrification Level: BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine Model: Base, Tier 7 Battery (81-90 kWh)
Fuel Type Primary: Electric
Make: TESLA
Manufacturer: TESLA, INC.
Manufacturer Id: 955
Model: Model S
Model Year: 2012
Plant City: Fremont
Plant Company Name: Tesla - Fremont, CA (FRE)
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: California
Seat Belts All: Manual
Series: Production Vehicle
Steering Location: Left Hand Drive (LHD)
TPMS: Direct
Trim: w/DC Fast Charge
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
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COMPONENT
Complaint
2013
STRUCTURE:BODY
I REMOVED THE REAR BUMPER COVER FROM THE CAR TO INSTALL A TRAILER HITCH. THREE OF THE FOUR NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEEL BUMPER CROSS MEMBER. THE NUTS WERE LOOSELY STARTED ONTO THE STUDS. THE NUTS ARE LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT CANNOT BE INSPECTED WITHOUT DISASSEMBLING THE REAR OF THE CAR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT AFFECTS CRASH CRUMPLE ZONE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION FOR THE REAR FACING JUMP SEATS IN THIS VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND I DO NO BELIEVE THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN ASSEMBLY QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE. *TR