Türgriffe: China ruft Millionen Autos wegen Sicherheitsfehler zurück
Autohersteller wie Tesla oder Xiaomi müssen bei ihren elektronischen Türgriffen nachbessern. Deshalb müssen in der Volksrepublik nun mehrere Millionen Wagen aus dem Verkehr gezogen werden.
Beijing - China is urging manufacturers like Tesla and Xiaomi to recall several million vehicles due to safety concerns over their electronic car door locks. In most instances, the mechanical emergency release key is proving difficult to locate and operate in the event of an accident. Tesla alone has called back nearly three million vehicles from its Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X lines.
The company explained that the mechanical key could be hard to find in the event of a failure of the electronic system, potentially hindering the rescue of passengers. Tesla intends to attach a warning label and provide a software update to address the issue. Other manufacturers affected by the recall include Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Xpeng, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co. In China, manual car door locks will be banned starting in 2027, making China the first country to take action against the design, which Tesla pioneered and many electric vehicle manufacturers have copied.
The technology came under fire following several fatal accidents. Tesla plans to sell electric trucks in Europe as well.
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