Tesla to Redesign Model Y Door Handles Amid Safety Concerns
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Tesla is redesigning its door handles to prevent trapping people inside after safety concerns and an NHTSA investigation into handle failures, which have led to owners being locked out or needing to break windows. The new design aims to combine electronic and manual unlocking into a single, more accessible button.
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- Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says The New York Times
- Tesla Is Redesigning Door Handles That Drew Scrutiny Over Safety Yahoo Finance
- Tesla Is Being Investigated by the Feds for the Model Y's Electric Door Handles That May Not Work Car and Driver
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