Tesla sued over deadly issue it is already trying to fix

Tesla's Door Handle Design Under Scrutiny: A New Lawsuit and NHTSA InvestigationA family in Wisconsin is suing Tesla, alleging that faulty door handles led to the wrongful deaths of their loved ones in a crash. This comes after Tesla admitted to design flaws in its hidden door handles and planned changes. The lawsuit claims that the electronic door systems failed after a fire started in the car's battery pack, preventing passengers from escaping. The NHTSA is also investigating a recall process for the Tesla Model Y due to an electrical issue that could cause door handles to fail, potentially trapping children inside. Tesla's design chief previously stated plans to combine electronic and manual door release mechanisms, but these changes may not have come soon enough for some. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.