U.S. Agency Asks Tesla For Information On Canadian Fire Incident
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday it has asked Tesla Inc for information about a recent 2021 Tesla Model Y fire in Vancouver, British Columbia, in which a driver reported struggling to exit.
The NHTSA told Reuters the agency “is aware of the incident and has reached out to the manufacturer for information.”
Electrek posted a video of the incident in which the owner said he received an error notification and then saw smoke. The driver said that to get out he “had to smash the window. … I kicked through the window because everything stops. The power didn’t work. The door didn’t open. The windows didn’t go down.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which agency has requested information from Tesla regarding the incident?
Which agency has requested information from Tesla regarding the incident?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has asked Tesla for details. This US agency reached out to the manufacturer for information about the fire.
Q.What model of Tesla was involved in the fire incident?
What model of Tesla was involved in the fire incident?
A 2021 Tesla Model Y was involved in the fire. The incident occurred recently in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Q.What challenges did the driver face when trying to exit the vehicle?
What challenges did the driver face when trying to exit the vehicle?
The driver reported struggling to exit, stating he had to smash and kick through a window. He said the power stopped, and the door and windows would not open.
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