Tesla, other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China
Beijing has this year increased oversight of the electric vehicle (EV) industry and introduced tougher safety requirements, as automakers, locked in a fierce price war, roll out technologies in the world's largest vehicle market.
Beijing has ramped up scrutiny of China's electric vehicle (EV) industry and introduced stricter safety standards this year. Tesla and eight other automakers announced a massive recall of about 4.3 million vehicles in China due to potential difficulties in opening doors during emergencies. The recall covers a range of remedies, including software updates, warning labels, and improved markings around door handles.
China is the first country to plan to phase out concealed door handles by 2027, with this practice previously popularized by Tesla and widely adopted by domestic EV makers. The recall affects a total of 4.3 million vehicles across various models, including Tesla's Model 3, Model Y, and others. Tesla's recall is the largest, impacting 2.98 million vehicles sold with this type of handle.
The United States has also been monitoring the situation, considering new safety standards to address the risk of occupant entrapment during electrical power failures.
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