NHTSA opens probe into Tesla emergency door releases following reports of deaths

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By Fred LambertDec 24, 2025, 4:08 pm128 ptsTrending
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially opened a defect petition to evaluate the emergency door release mechanisms in the Tesla Model 3. The probe covers approximately 180,000 vehicles and focuses on allegations that the manual releases are too difficult to locate during…

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