Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact applied the emergency brake, but it also failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained minor neck and back injuries that did not required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an auto body shop. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.