Tesla investigated by safety agency over reports of steering wheels falling off

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:29

Tesla driver Prerak Patel said the steering wheel on his brand new Model Y fell off while he was driving down the highway.

Courtesy of Prerak Patel

The NHTSA is investigating two reports of the steering wheel on the 2023 Model Y falling off.
The agency said the probe covers over 120,000 Tesla cars.
In January, a Tesla owner said his steering wheel fell off when he was driving on the highway.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports that the steering wheel on Tesla's Model Y can fall off while the SUV is in use.