Tesla begins record vehicle recall in China over hidden door handles
Tesla and eight other automakers will recall around 4.3 million vehicles in China over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the country's largest automotive recall. The recall remedies range from software updates to warning labels and improved markings around door handles. Beijing has introduced tougher safety requirements this year, as automakers, locked in a…
China faces its largest automotive recall, with around 4.3 million vehicles from Tesla and eight other automakers being affected. The issue lies with hidden door handles that may be difficult to operate in emergency situations. This recall is China's most extensive to date, reflecting the country's push for stricter safety regulations.
In response, automakers will implement various measures, including software updates, warning labels, and improved markings around the door handles. The recall is primarily due to concerns that these concealed handles may be challenging to locate or use in a crash, potentially hindering occupants' ability to escape or rescue personnel from accessing the vehicles.
This development comes after a tragic incident in October where a passenger in a Xiaomi SU7 sedan died during a crash and fire because rescue workers could not open the doors. As China prepares to ban concealed door handles from 2027, automakers are taking steps to address the issue, with Tesla and Xiaomi each recalling the largest number of vehicles, totaling approximately 3.3 million.
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