Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
Summary
Tesla and several Chinese car companies are recalling more than 4 million vehicles due to door handle safety problems. Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million cars in China because the door handles might not open properly in emergencies, posing a risk to passengers.Key Facts
- Tesla recalled about 2.98 million vehicles in China, including Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S.
- The recall is mainly because the hidden or flush door handles can fail during accidents or electrical problems.
- If door handles fail, passengers might get trapped, and rescuers may not access the cars quickly.
- Tesla plans to fix the issue with software updates on the affected cars.
- Other Chinese carmakers like Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Geely, and XPENG are also recalling vehicles for similar door handle issues.
- Chinese authorities will ban hidden door handles on electric vehicles starting in 2027.
- The recall aims to improve safety before this new rule takes effect.
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