Tesla faces inquiry by Norway's safety regulator over suspension failures

A decision is expected by Christmas. The agency has the authority to order a recall if an automaker refuses

The regulatory review in Norway was prompted by more than 10 customer reports to the agency in 2022 about suspension parts such as the control arm suddenly breaking. File Picture: AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Tesla faces an inquiry by Norway's traffic safety regulator into suspension failures in the company's electric cars that could result in a recall.

Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) senior engineer Tor-Ove Satren said the agency started questioning Tesla in September 2022 and asked the automaker to assess consumer complaints about lower rear control arms breaking on its Model S and X vehicles.