Tesla recalls nearly 3m vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 21 Aug, 14:38Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 21 Aug, 23:48Z
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Why it matters
What
China recalled about 2.98 million Tesla Model 3, Y, X and S vehicles over door-handle safety risks.
Why
The action follows plans to ban hidden door handles next year, while other automakers face similar recalls.
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Tesla will issue software updates to mitigate the identified safety issues.
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Summary
- Tesla initiates the largest-ever recall in mainland China, affecting 2.98 million vehicles.
- Recall covers Shanghai-made Model 3, Model Y, and imported Tesla cars.
- recalls include warning labels and an OTA update to window-control software.
- China bans retractable door handles from next year for safety reasons.
- Xiaomi also recalls about 400,000 vehicles over the same door-handle issue.
Summary
- China recalls about 2.98 million Tesla vehicles plus others amidDoor handle safety concerns.
- Recall targets Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S due to door handle risk.
- Software updates will be used to mitigate safety issues in affected cars.
- Authorities cite potential entrapment or rescue delays in severe crashes.
- Industry leaders call the move a safety-first upgrade amid evolving NEV rules.
Summary
- China recalls about 2.98 million Tesla vehicles over door-handle safety risks.
- The recall covers Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S.
- Software updates will be performed to mitigate the safety issues.
- The move follows a February plan to ban hidden door handles from next year.
- Other Chinese automakers also recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles for similar issues.