Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars
Chinese safety regulators have cracked down on doors that don't open in a crash.
Chinese regulators have issued a directive to Tesla, ordering the company to address a recall involving nearly 3 million vehicles. Specifically, Tesla must add warning labels to 2.98 million Model 3 and Model Y electric cars sold in China. These labels aim to clearly instruct drivers on how to open the rear doors in emergency situations where the vehicle loses power.
This move comes as Chinese authorities become increasingly vigilant about the potential dangers associated with electronically controlled car doors. Previous crashes involving such vehicles have tragically resulted in fatal outcomes for occupants who were trapped inside burning cars.
Starting from the following year, new regulations in China will establish precise measurements for door handles that all newly approved vehicles must adhere to. However, this directive only applies to vehicles manufactured after the implementation date. Cars that have already been sold, such as the Model 3 and Model Y, are exempt from these new requirements for now. The regulation remains in effect until the conclusion of 2028.
To comply with the new safety measures, Tesla will undertake two key actions. Firstly, the company will affix warning labels within the interiors of the affected vehicles, necessitating physical access to the cars. Secondly, Tesla will roll out a software update that will automatically lower all the windows of the cars in the event of a collision. This update is designed to enhance driver and passenger safety during such critical moments.
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