Washington, USA – The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation into the emergency door opening mechanism in Tesla Model 3 cars.
This comes after receiving complaints regarding the difficulty of using
this mechanism in some emergency situations,
which may expose car passengers to potential risks.
According to media reports, the traffic safety investigation focuses on the design
and location of the emergency door release lever inside the cabin, especially in the rear seats.
Several users pointed out that the unlocking mechanism was unclear or difficult to access quickly.
This is in emergency situations such as accidents or power outages in the car.
Electronic systems malfunction
This mechanism is a key element in traffic and road safety systems,
as it allows doors to be opened manually when electronic systems malfunction.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explained that
it had received reports indicating that some passengers,
Especially children or those who have no prior knowledge of car design,
They may find it difficult to locate or operate the emergency lever,
which could delay the process of getting out of the vehicle in dangerous circumstances.
The agency is currently investigating whether this design complies
with applicable federal safety standards.
Tesla has not yet issued a detailed comment on the investigation,
but has previously confirmed on several occasions
that its cars meet regulatory requirements.
Design flaw
It also provides guidance to users on how to use manual door opening mechanisms in emergencies.
The investigation includes a large number of “Model 3” cars that are widespread in the American market,
If a design flaw or potential traffic safety risks are found, corrective measures may be taken,
including design updates or technical recalls.
This investigation comes amid increasing scrutiny from US regulators
of electric vehicle technologies and smart systems.
With the increasing reliance on electronic solutions, there are accompanying
challenges related to traffic safety for users in exceptional and emergency situations.
