# 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
> NHTSA complaint `1980527` · 2024-04-03 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY
## Narrative
There are 2 separate issues with our door handles.   The first issue is that they are slow to retract, and in the cold, the often remain in an open position.   This has happened numerous times over this winter when my child gets in her car booster.    The second issue relates to the method in which tesla adhered the chrome to the handles.   There is a small seam on the bottom of the handle that peals off,   This results in a VERY sharp metallic layer on the handle.   I have now sliced my hand twice on this handle.  (I’ve scheduled Tesla to replace this handle.  Unfortunately this is coming at a cost to me as the consumer.
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