Door handles: China recalls millions of cars due to safety defect
Car manufacturers like Tesla or Xiaomi have to make improvements to their electronic door handles. That's why 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. The recall affects Tesla's Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X, with nearly three million vehicles impacted. The issue is that the mechanical emergency door handle can be difficult to find and use in the event of an accident.
A warning label and software update will be implemented to address the issue. China has banned recessed door handles from 2027, making it the first country to take action against the design.
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