"Some are buying glass breakers in case they need to escape through the windows. Rideshare drivers are proactively showing passengers where to find Tesla's built-in manual door releases, which vary substantially by model. Sellers on Amazon and Etsy are listing emergency pull cords and other third-party accessories to make the releases easier to use, and Reddit boards and YouTube videos have cropped up to provide step-by-step installation instructions."
"Nearly 35,000 people have signed a Consumer Reports online petition calling on automakers to fix their electronic doors. The matter has gained urgency after numerous incidents in which people were severely injured or died when they were unable to escape vehicles. A Bloomberg News investigation found more than 140 consumer complaints to US auto safety regulators related to door handles on various Tesla models getting stuck, not opening or otherwise malfunctioning, particularly after crashes, since 2018."
Erin Geter's toddler was trapped inside her Tesla when the electric doors lost power, prompting her to buy a Honda CR-V with standard handles. Owners now confront the risk of being unable to open malfunctioning electronic doors. Some buy glass breakers while rideshare drivers point out Tesla's varying built-in manual door releases. Sellers on Amazon and Etsy list emergency pull cords and other third-party accessories, and online forums and videos provide installation instructions. Nearly 35,000 people signed a Consumer Reports petition. More than 140 consumer complaints about Tesla door handles have been filed since 2018, and the NHTSA opened a probe into certain Model Y doors.
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