{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11728570,"manufacturer":"Tesla, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/30/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2026","vin":"5yj3e1eb1jf","components":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"I am submitting this report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a recurring safety issue with my 2018 Tesla Model 3 involving unintended \u201cphantom braking.\u201d  On multiple occasions, my vehicle has abruptly decelerated without any apparent obstacle or hazard present. These incidents have primarily occurred while using driver assistance features such as Autopilot and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on highways and well-marked roads under normal driving conditions (clear weather, dry pavement, consistent traffic flow).  The braking events are sudden and significant, creating a serious safety risk\u2014particularly when other vehicles are following closely. In several instances, the deceleration was forceful enough that I believed a rear-end collision was likely. There were no visible triggers such as overpasses, shadows, vehicles merging, or roadside objects that would reasonably justify the system\u2019s response. Below are details to assist your investigation: \u2022Driver Assistance Features Active: Just cruise control, not auto pilot on these occasions \u2022Weather/Road Conditions: Clear and dry \u2022Frequency of Occurrence: This is an ongoing problem that has occurred dozens of times in the past few years. The March 30th incidents were only the most recent ones. \u2022Any Warning Messages or Alerts: No   This behavior appears unpredictable and difficult to anticipate or mitigate, increasing the risk of a crash. Given the potential safety implications, I respectfully request that NHTSA review this issue to determine whether it reflects a broader defect affecting other vehicles.   Thank you for your attention to this matter.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"TESLA","productModel":"MODEL 3","manufacturer":"Tesla, Inc."}]}]}