"NHTSA's initial review revealed that the vehicles had been delivered without the critical retaining bolt that secures the steering wheel to the splined steering column."
"Factory records showed each car had undergone an 'end-of-line' repair at Tesla's facility, during which the steering wheel was removed and reinstalled."
"The bolt was apparently omitted after the repair, leaving only a friction fit between the wheel and column to hold it in place temporarily."
"Both vehicles that were impacted were repaired under warranty with no injuries reported, and no additional incidents surfaced during the agency's three-year review."
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a probe into over 120,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles after two reports of steering wheel detachment. The investigation revealed that the vehicles were delivered without a critical retaining bolt. Factory records indicated that the steering wheel was removed and reinstalled during an end-of-line repair, but the bolt was omitted. This led to a temporary friction fit that failed during normal operation. Both affected vehicles were repaired under warranty, with no injuries reported and no further incidents during the review period.
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