Tesla leads China’s 4 mn vehicle recall
AgenciesTesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese...
Tesla and other Chinese automakers are recalling over 4 million vehicles due to safety concerns primarily involving door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday. The US electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling approximately 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs, including models like Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S, due to door handle safety risks, as reported by China's State Administration for Market Regulation.
This recall is the largest of the year, according to Chinese media. The recall comes months after Chinese authorities announced in February that they would ban hidden car door handles starting the following year, a feature commonly found on Tesla electric vehicles and many Chinese EV models. The authorities cited safety risks, particularly in extreme situations such as severe collisions that could cause electrical system failures, potentially trapping people inside or preventing rescuers from accessing the vehicles.
China has recently intensified its scrutiny on flush, or hidden, car door handles following EV accidents in the country and abroad. In a notice on the Chinese regulator's website, it cited the safety risk. Tesla plans to perform software updates on the affected vehicles to mitigate the risks, according to the notice. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. Xiaomi, a Beijing-based Chinese technology giant, is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles.
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