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15 People Are Dead. Tesla Was Warned About Door Traps

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A Bloomberg investigation found at least 15 people have died in crashes where Tesla doors would not open. Elon Musk was warned about the design flaw in early 2016 during Model 3 development. Now federal regulators have opened a second investigation, lawsuits are stacking up, and Tesla says a redesign is coming. We break down the facts, the timeline, and what owners can do right now.

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15 People Are Dead. Tesla Was Warned About Door Traps

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