Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Regulators Close Investigation Into Tesla Model S Fires

ReutersMar 28, 2014, 19:58 IST

Thomson ReutersPeople pass by the Tesla New York City store is seen in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York

(Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators said they had closed an investigation into electric sports car maker Tesla Motors Inc's popular Model S sedans.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigations into the company's Model S luxury electric cars in November after three cars caught fire.

"A defect trend has not been identified," the regulator said on its website.

"The closing of the investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist."

(Reporting by Sagarika Jaisinghani in Bangalore; Editing by Kirti Pandey)