Tesla in focus: China recalls millions of cars due to safety concerns – sunken handles endanger occupants
Car manufacturers like Tesla or Xiaomi have to make improvements to their electronic door handles. Therefore, several million vehicles will now have to be taken off the road in the People's Republic.
China is recalling several million cars from manufacturers including Tesla and Xiaomi due to safety concerns with their electronic door handles. Tesla is recalling nearly three million vehicles of models Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The recall is mainly because the mechanical emergency door handle can be hard to find and use in the event of an accident.
A warning notice and software update will be implemented to address the issue. China has banned recessed door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to take action against the design popularized by Tesla.
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