Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China
China has said it will ban concealed door handles from 2027, making it the first country to phase out a design popularised by Tesla and widely adopted by domestic Chinese EV makers.
China has announced it will phase out concealed door handles in vehicles starting in 2027, making Tesla and several other automakers the first to recall a massive number of vehicles due to safety concerns. On August 21, Tesla and eight other automakers announced they will recall approximately 4.3 million vehicles in China, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
The recall covers various models and addresses the potential difficulty in opening doors during emergencies. The remedy includes warning labels, software updates, and improved markings around door handles. China has recently increased its oversight of the EV industry and introduced stricter safety requirements as manufacturers rush to introduce new technologies in the world's largest vehicle market.
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