The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary probe into around 174,290 Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model Y vehicles after receiving complaints of malfunctioning electronic door handles.
According to the agency’s Office of Defects Investigation, drivers reported being unable to open exterior doors under certain conditions, such as after stepping out of the vehicle to secure a child in the back seat or following the completion of a drive cycle.
The evaluation is the first stage in determining whether a safety defect exists that could trigger a recall. Regulators have not yet disclosed whether any crashes or injuries are linked to the reported issue.
The Model Y, Tesla’s best-selling SUV, features electronic handles that either deploy automatically or can be controlled via the vehicle’s touchscreen.
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