NHTSA Tesla (Department of Motor Vehicles)
| Tracking # |
REQ-2023-1123 |
| Multi Request | NHTSA Tesla |
| Submitted | July 31, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
News reports show Tesla had a secret team dedicated to suppress car driving range complaints: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/tesla-batteries-range/
Therefore, I request the following:
- Any incident reports, consumer complaints, or investigation reports about Tesla battery range filed in the calendar year 2023 (Include all attachments, emails, recordings, and photos, if applicable)
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Koebler
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Motor Vehicles
August 11, 2023
VIA EMAIL: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Jason Koebler
Re: Public Records Act Request
REQ-2023-1123
Dear Mr. Koebler:
The California Department of Motor Vehicles acknowledges receipt of your email on August 1, 2023, requesting the following records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.).
"- Any incident reports, consumer complaints, or investigation reports about Tesla battery range filed in the calendar year 2023 (Include all attachments, emails, recordings, and photos, if applicable)
The Department has not identified any records responsive to your request.
The New Motor Vehicle (NVMB) may have records responsive to your request.
The link below provides information on how to submit a PRA request to the NMVB:
https://www.nmvb.ca.gov/about/faqs.html.
Thank you.
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Jae Ahn | Attorney
Legal Affairs Division
California Department of Motor Vehicles
O: 916.657.6469 |
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