2021 Tesla Model S Complaint
Steering
Filed December 4, 2024 · Incident date November 8, 2024
- Vehicle
- 2021 Tesla Model S
- Component(s)
- Steering
- Complaint filed
- December 4, 2024
- Date of incident
- November 8, 2024
- Reported VIN
- 5YJSA1E56MF
Owner's description
I have the yoke steering wheel. To activate the horn, you press on the right side of the steering wheel. I was driving at freeway speeds and a car did not see me and started to move into my lane. Due to the placement of the horn on the side next to windshield wipers, the wipers went on but not the horn. You have to take your eyes off the road to look down for the horn. Tesla is aware of the dangers of the placement of the horn and has a new yoke steering wheel with the horn in the traditional position, center of wheel. Unfortunately, Tesla has not on its own recalled the older model yoke although they have taken remedial steps to improve the design. I believe a formal recall should be initiated on this steering wheel.
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