Tesla Motors Club
This is a bit generic, but I've seen it happen three times now in Model 3's...
Tesla Model 3 front seat occupants should, in particular, use caution when closing the front doors anytime someone with mobility impairment is entering the back seat area.
As the driver, I've now witnessed three times when the person entering the back seat area grabbed onto the B pillar for stability and the front seat passenger closed the door, pinching the rear seat entrant's fingers between the window and the window seal along the B pillar. In none of the cases was there any major finger damage--in particular, no broken bones--, but in one case, the skin was partially ripped on one of the gentlemen's fingers.
But even so, it is the scariest of situations to hear the rear seat occupant screaming for his or her life, thinking serious damage has occurred, especially if the front seat occupant is slow to open that door.
To protect anyone with even the slightest impairment, whether it's simple distraction, alcohol intake or permanent disability--, I've made it a habit to tell passengers--especially those new to the car--to "hang on a second" while rear seat occupants get situated and close their doors first.
Tesla Model 3 front seat occupants should, in particular, use caution when closing the front doors anytime someone with mobility impairment is entering the back seat area.
As the driver, I've now witnessed three times when the person entering the back seat area grabbed onto the B pillar for stability and the front seat passenger closed the door, pinching the rear seat entrant's fingers between the window and the window seal along the B pillar. In none of the cases was there any major finger damage--in particular, no broken bones--, but in one case, the skin was partially ripped on one of the gentlemen's fingers.
But even so, it is the scariest of situations to hear the rear seat occupant screaming for his or her life, thinking serious damage has occurred, especially if the front seat occupant is slow to open that door.
To protect anyone with even the slightest impairment, whether it's simple distraction, alcohol intake or permanent disability--, I've made it a habit to tell passengers--especially those new to the car--to "hang on a second" while rear seat occupants get situated and close their doors first.