Fed regulators probing Tesla suspension problems

LOS ANGELES, June 10 (UPI) -- Federal auto safety regulators are looking into reports of a defect in some Tesla models that could cause the car to go out of control, and how the company handling the repairs.

The US National Highway Safety Administration said some customers might have signed non-disclosure agreements before Tesla would pay for repairs of a possible defect causing suspension control arms to break and the driver to lose control.

"NHTSA learned of Tesla's troublesome nondisclosure agreement last month," said Bryan Thomas, NHTSA director of communications in a statement. "The agency immediately informed Tesla that any language implying that consumers should not contact the agency regarding safety concerns is unacceptable, and NHTSA expects Tesla to eliminate any such language."

Thomas, said the agency was "is seeking additional information from vehicle owners and the company."

Tesla did not immediately comment.