Swedish authorities probe Tesla’s suspension issues

The automotive industry has recently been shaken by a series of investigations into suspension failures in Tesla cars, with both Sweden’s Transport Agency and Norway’s traffic safety regulator probing into the matter. According to reports, the Finnish transport and communications agency has not yet been contacted about the faulty suspension failures. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) initiated its investigation in September 2022 and requested Tesla to assess consumer complaints about lower rear control arms breaking on its Model S and X vehicles. If the NPRA determines that these failures pose a “serious risk,” they could recommend a recall of the vehicles. Similarly, the Swedish agency has received numerous notifications about similar problems with Tesla cars and is conducting its own investigation, but has not provided further details. These inquiries come on the heels of a Reuters investigation that revealed how Tesla has attributed suspension and steering part failures to “driver abuse” to cut costs on repairs, despite knowing about the defects. As a professional in the automotive field, it is important to stay informed about such investigations to ensure the safety and reliability of vehicles in the industry.