Tesla Cybertruck Door Design Allegedly Caused Fatalities, Lawsuits Claim
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The family of a woman who died in a Tesla Cybertruck fire is suing Tesla, alleging that defective electronic door handles trapped her inside after a crash, contributing to her death from smoke inhalation and burns. The lawsuit claims Tesla knew of the risks but continued to sell the vehicles, and highlights concerns about the vehicle's design and safety features. An investigation by NHTSA is ongoing, and Tesla is working on a redesign of the door handles.
- Tesla Cybertruck’s faulty door handles caused woman’s death, lawsuit alleges The Verge
- Tesla Is Sued by Families Who Say Faulty Cybertruck Doors Led to Two Deaths The New York Times
- Parents of college student killed in Tesla crash allege design flaw trapped her in the burning car AP News
- Tesla sued: Parents say Cybertruck trapped daughter in fiery Piedmont crash San Francisco Chronicle
- Parents of woman killed in Cybertruck crash allege dangerous door design prevented her escape KTVU
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