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FactIn ProgressRegulatory·March 18, 2026

NHTSA Opens Defect Investigation into Model Y Door Handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into certain Model Y vehicles over reports of malfunctioning exterior door handles that may trap occupants inside, with Tesla indicating it is working on redesigned handles and auto-unlock features after serious collisions.

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