Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China
Summary
China has announced its largest recall of over four million vehicles, mostly made by Tesla, because of concerns about hidden door handles that may not open easily in emergencies. The recall follows new Chinese rules requiring cars to have mechanical door releases inside and outside for safety.Key Facts
- More than four million cars, mostly Teslas, are being recalled in China, the largest recall ever there.
- Hidden door handles, popular for their sleek look and used on many electric and hybrid cars, can be hard to open from the inside or outside.
- New Chinese regulations banning hidden door handles will start on January 1, requiring mechanical releases on car doors.
- Hidden handles have caused safety concerns as they may fail in crashes, delaying rescue efforts.
- Xiaomi faced criticism after two fatal crashes where doors reportedly could not be opened due to electrical failures.
- Tesla is facing lawsuits in the US over its door handle design after a fatal crash involving a Cybertruck.
- Tesla states its Cybertruck meets US federal safety standards and denies wrongdoing.
- The new Chinese rules come as part of efforts to improve car safety during emergencies.
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