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An entrepreneur’s brand new Tesla Model S Plaid spontaneously caught fire while the owner was driving, just three days after it was delivered following its June launch. Fortunately there are no injuries to report, but its owner was initially stuck inside because the electronic door system failed, which resulted in him having to use force to push it open. The vehicle continued to roll for about 35 feet before flames engulfed it in a residential area near the owner’s Pennsylvania home. Read more for the news report and additional pictures.
The local fire authorities were called to the scene in said they cooled the vehicle’s batteries down to ensure the fire was completely extinguished, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently in touch with relevant agencies and the manufacturer to gather information about the incident. However, if data or investigations reveal a defect or an inherent risk to safety exists, the NHTSA will take action as appropriate to protect the public.
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It was a harrowing and horrifying experience. This is a brand new model… We are doing an investigation. We are calling for the S Plaid to be grounded, not to be on the road until we get to the bottom of this,” said Mark Geragos, of Geragos & Geragos, the owner’s attorney.
