US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
Summary
US safety regulators have started an investigation into Tesla due to reports that some door handles on the 2021 Model Y stopped working, trapping children inside the cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received nine complaints and is examining about 170,000 vehicles. The issue arises when the door locks don't get enough power, and the situation is particularly concerning for trapped children in emergencies.Key Facts
- US safety regulators are investigating Tesla's 2021 Model Y door handles.
- Nine complaints reported to regulators said handles stopped working.
- In four cases, car owners broke windows to free trapped children.
- The issue seems linked to insufficient power for electric locks.
- Roughly 170,000 Model Y cars are under investigation for this problem.
- The problem poses greater risks in emergencies, especially involving children.
- This is not the first NHTSA probe involving Tesla; others involve driver assistance systems.
- Tesla's overall car deliveries have been dropping, and its market share has declined recently.
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