Firehouse

University of Extrication: Door Components & the Jammed Vehicle Door

Topic: Door striker pin and striker plate Objective: The rescue team shall understand the function of the door striker pin and striker plate Task: The rescue team shall develop and implement a ...
Electrek

Tesla is redesigning its door handles after people were left trapped in the cars

Tesla has confirmed that it is redesigning its door handles with electronic releases after people were left trapped inside ...

Tesla’s door handles are dangerous. They might finally be getting a redesign

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just opened an investigation into Tesla’s electronic door handles. Tesla’s ...

The door handles on some Tesla Model Ys are being investigated after parents reported children getting trapped inside

Nine 2021 Model Y vehicle owners reported issues with Tesla's handles to the NHTSA, including incidents where children were ...

Tesla under investigation for door handle issue that can trap children inside

The Austin automaker’s electrically powered recessed door handles can become inoperative due to issues with the Model Y’s low-voltage batteries, U.S. regulator says.
Firehouse

University of Extrication: Forcing Open Minivan Sliding Doors

Topic: Jammed sliding side door technique update Objective: The rescue team shall ensure that its forcible entry protocol to open a jammed minivan sliding door is up to date Task: The rescue team ...
KLTV

Report: Smith County inmate who died by suicide jammed door lock, delaying responders

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A custodial death report indicates Smith County Jail staff were delayed in reaching an inmate who died on Thursday in his cell due to a malfunctioning door lock. Nathan Lee Johns ...