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NHTSA denies Tesla door-release defect petition, opens new door rules
NHTSA denied a petition to probe hidden manual door releases in 179,031 Tesla Model 3s, citing one complaint — but will write new door-safety rules.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rejected a petition calling for an investigation into the manual door-release mechanism on Tesla's Model 3. The agency's decision affects 179,031 model year 2022 Model 3 vehicles, but it also marks a broader shift in policy. NHTSA has chosen to pursue new door-safety regulations for the entire automotive industry, rather than focusing on a specific defect. This development suggests that the NHTSA is taking a more proactive approach to addressing safety concerns in the industry, rather than responding to individual petitions or complaints.
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