Erin Geter was unable to open the doors to her 2021 Tesla Model Y while her toddler was locked inside.
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Tesla Drivers Are Buying Escape Tools and Cars to Avoid Getting Trapped Inside
After numerous cases of consumers being unable to enter or exit Teslas due to door malfunctions, some are taking safety into their own hands.
Erin Geter’s toddler son became trapped inside her Tesla in May when the electric doors lost power. A few weeks later, she was at a Honda dealership buying a new family car.
“I was very traumatized,” said the 39-year-old from Huntersville, North Carolina. These days, she prefers to transport her kids in the CR-V, which has standard door handles.