Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside

Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Tesla is under investigation for faulty electronic door handles that can trap people inside their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe, saying it was responding to numerous complaints filed by Tesla owner…

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TL;DR: Tesla is under investigation by the NHTSA for electronic door handles that may trap occupants, raising concerns especially for children who could become locked inside the vehicle.

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NHTSA is investigating Tesla over its electronic door handles

5 months / engadget / Will Shanklin

Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside

5 months / theverge / Andrew J. Hawkins

Tesla probed for potentially faulty door handles

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