Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
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2 developments- Sep 16, 2025U.S. auto safety regulators investigating Tesla due to door handle issue
- Sep 18, 2025Tesla Plans to Redesign Door Handles That Could Trap Passengers in Cars
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Quiet for 377 daysLast development · Sep 18, 2025 — Tesla Plans to Redesign Door Handles That Could Trap Passengers in Cars
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Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back
The door handles on some Tesla Model Ys are being investigated after parents reported children getting trapped inside
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5 viewpointsTesla faces federal safety probe over reports of faulty door handles on some Model Y vehicles
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US auto safety regulators investigating Tesla due to door handle issue
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