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Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars

Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars

Summary

Chinese regulators have ordered Tesla to add warning labels to nearly 3 million Model 3 and Model Y cars in China to show how to open rear doors in emergencies. Tesla must also update software to lower windows automatically after a crash and improve the driver monitoring system with interior cameras.

Key Facts

  • Chinese regulators want clearer emergency exit instructions inside about 2.98 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars.
  • The labels will help people open rear doors if the car loses power during an accident.
  • New Chinese rules starting next year specify handle sizes for all new cars, but existing cars have until 2028 before changes are required.
  • Tesla must update software to automatically roll down windows after a crash to help occupants escape.
  • Another recall affects 2.74 million Teslas needing an upgraded driver monitoring system using interior cameras.
  • The new system tracks where drivers are looking to ensure they stay alert.
  • Some Tesla owners have bypassed the camera system by putting a doll’s head in front of the camera.
  • These recalls show China’s stricter focus on car safety and Tesla’s need to comply with local rules.
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