Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles
Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or a fire. Reuters reported on Friday that 11 carmakers in China are issuing recalls related to the problem.
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- Fact 1: Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or a fire.
- Fact 2: Reuters reported on Friday that 11 carmakers in China are issuing recalls related to the problem.
- Fact 3: All 11 companies will also push software updates as part of the recall.
- Fact 4: Following a two-year review, China in February said it would ban hidden, electronically actuated exterior door handles from 2027.
Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or a fire. Reuters reported on Friday that 11 carmakers in China are issuing recalls related to the problem.
Nine manufacturers, including Tesla, will install warning labels on their vehicles that help occupants identify the emergency door releases. Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. are also recalling EVs.
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Original source: TechCrunch
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