Unanticipated door lockings in the U.S. under scrutiny by authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into unexpected door locking issues in the Tesla Model Y vehicles of the 2021 model year. Nine Tesla Model Y owners have reported experiencing this issue, which has been particularly problematic when children are secured in the back seat.
According to the reports, the door locking issue has occurred after the vehicle's occupants have exited the car. In some cases, owners have found themselves locked out of the Tesla Model Y after securing a child in the back seat. The issue has also been reported to occur even in cases of power outage.
Tesla, the manufacturer of the Model Y, is cooperating with the NHTSA to investigate the cause of the door locking malfunction. The preliminary investigation suggests that the malfunction may be due to insufficient electrical power in the Tesla Model Y.
The operation to restore power to the doors in the Tesla Model Y is relatively complex and may not be well known to owners. The Tesla Model Y owner's manual does include instructions for restoring power to the doors in the event of malfunction, but these instructions may not be sufficient in all cases.
The NHTSA is aiming to better understand the cause of the door locking issue and potential solutions. The investigation is focused on identifying the affected fleet of Tesla Model Y vehicles and involves reports of owners being unable to open the rear door after exiting the car.
In cases where the door locking issue occurs, manually opening the door from the inside can be difficult. In the reported cases, it was not possible to manually open the door from the inside as the children were too young.
The investigation is an important step towards ensuring the safety and functionality of Tesla Model Y vehicles. Tesla and the NHTSA encourage owners to report any issues they may encounter to improve the overall safety and quality of the vehicles.
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