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 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 specific Tesla model was involved in the fire incident in Vancouver?
Which specific Tesla model was involved in the fire incident in Vancouver?
The incident involved a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The driver reported struggling to exit the vehicle after receiving an error notification and seeing smoke.
Q.What actions did the driver take to escape the burning Tesla?
What actions did the driver take to escape the burning Tesla?
The driver stated he had to smash the window and then kicked through it to escape. He reported that the power stopped working, and the door and windows would not open.
Q.What is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's involvement in this incident?
What is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's involvement in this incident?
The NHTSA is aware of the incident and has contacted Tesla to request information. They made this request on Thursday regarding the Vancouver fire.