Summary
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla Model Y vehicles due to reports of faulty door handles. These issues may occur when the car's battery voltage is low, leading to doors not opening from the outside. This investigation follows several incidents where people have been trapped inside Teslas.
Key Facts
- NHTSA is investigating 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles for door handle issues.
- Nine incidents reported where electronic door handles failed, possibly due to low battery voltage.
- In some situations, parents had to break windows to rescue children from the back seat.
- Manual door releases exist inside the car, but children may struggle to use them.
- The investigation focuses on door lock issues outside the car.
- The probe affects about 174,300 Tesla Model Y vehicles.
- Tesla's stock value increased by about 2 percent despite the investigation.
