NHTSA Tesla (Department of Motor Vehicles)

Dear Jason Koebler:
We have received your Public Record’s Request with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and given the reference number R000972-080123 for tracking purposes. We are now in the process of reviewing your request for: Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jason Koebler

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Thank you,
Record Section
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

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Dear Mr. Koebler - This communication is in response to your request for records dated August 1, 2023. Records requested: 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 conducted a thorough review of its records and has not found anything that could be considered responsive to your request. Generally, these kinds of reports or complaints would be directed to the Nevada Department of Business & Industry or the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety. We don't collect this kind of information from auto manufacturers. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any further questions. The Department will consider your request fulfilled and closed at this time. Thank you!