{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11734270,"manufacturer":"Tesla, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/23/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/28/2026","vin":"5YJSA1H1XEF","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"**Incident / Defect Description for NHTSA Safety Complaint**  **Vehicle Information**   - Make: Tesla   - Model: Model S   - Year: 2014 - VIN: [XXX]  - Approximate Mileage: 148,129 miles   - Date of Discovery / Failure: 04/23/2026  **Description of the Defect**  This vehicle is equipped with Tesla\u2019s Large Drive Unit (LDU / rear drive unit), which was used in the majority of 2012\u2013early 2020 Model S vehicles (RWD and Performance models). The LDU design routes coolant through the hollow rotor shaft. Over time, the rotor seal fails and allows ethylene glycol coolant to leak internally into the motor and inverter.  Evidence of this failure is easily visible by removing the rear speed sensor, where blue coolant, corrosion, and debris are present. This is a well-documented design flaw affecting thousands of vehicles.  **Consequences of the Defect**   Coolant intrusion causes:   \u2022 Corrosion and rust in the stator windings   \u2022 Washing out of bearing grease   \u2022 High-voltage isolation faults   \u2022 Inverter damage   \u2022 Complete drive unit failure    **Safety Risks**   This defect presents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety because:   \u2022 Drive unit failure can occur suddenly and without warning while driving, resulting in total loss of propulsion. This is especially dangerous on highways, in traffic, or at high speeds.   \u2022 Coolant inside high-voltage electrical components increases the risk of electrical shorts, arcing, or fire.   \u2022 Reduced power or complete shutdown can lead to loss of vehicle control and potential crashes.    I have experienced complete drive unit failure. Many other owners report identical issues, often between 50,000\u2013120,000 miles. Tesla has not issued a recall despite this being a widespread, predictable design defect.  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2014","productMake":"TESLA","productModel":"MODEL S","manufacturer":"Tesla, Inc."}]}]}