Two problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 2013 Tesla Model S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle started losing motive power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact called the roadside assistance and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The local dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a rear drive unit malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,523.
The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to los angeles-centinela (5840 w. Centinela Ave los angeles, CA 90045 310) 649-5463) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the drive shaft. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
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