NHTSA launches investigation into Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles

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U.S. safety regulators (NHTSA) are investigating Tesla Model 3 door handles.
The investigation was prompted by a complaint about the difficulty of locating the emergency door release during a fire.
The probe covers about 179,000 Model 3 cars from the 2022 model year.
A driver claimed they escaped a burning 2022 Model 3 through a rear window due to the door handle issue.
Previous incidents involving Tesla Model 3s include a fatal crash linked to uncontrolled acceleration and door issues.
Reports indicate at least 15 deaths in the past decade where occupants or rescuers could not open the doors of crashed and burning Teslas.

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