Automotive Regulation
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NHTSA Model 3 probe deepens Tesla door safety scrutiny amid fatalities and complaints
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Building on the NHTSA's recently opened defect investigation into 179,071 2022 Tesla Model 3s over hidden emergency door releases—as detailed in prior coverage—this probe highlights design flaws linked to at least 15 fatalities, over 140 complaints, and growing calls for reform.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla about its new 'Mad Max' mode in the Full Self-Driving system, which allows vehicles to exceed speed limits. This inquiry comes amid a broader investigation into traffic violations involving the technology. Drivers report aggressive behaviors like high speeds and rolling stops.