Tesla recalls nearly 6 million vehicles in China over door handles and autopilot
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Tesla announced its largest-ever recall in China, affecting nearly 6 million vehicles. The recall covers 2.98 million Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X cars for unclear emergency door handles, and 2.74 million China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for autopilot software updates. The fixes will be delivered via new indicators, software updates, and remote updates without dealer visits.
Key Facts
- Tesla is recalling 2.98 million Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles in China due to insufficiently marked emergency door handles.
- The recall also covers 2.74 million China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for a software update to strengthen driver attention monitoring when Autopilot is engaged.
- Tesla will add new indicators and update software to automatically lower windows after a collision in the recalled vehicles.
- The software update for the 2.74 million vehicles will be delivered remotely, requiring no visit to a dealership.
Recall Scope
Tesla announced its largest-ever recall in China, affecting nearly 6 million vehicles, according to a statement from the local regulator cited by Reuters. The recall includes 2.98 million Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles produced in China or imported from abroad. In these vehicles, the emergency door release handles are not clearly marked, which may delay occupants from exiting in an accident. Tesla will provide new indicators and update software to automatically lower windows after a collision.
Autopilot Software Update
The recall also covers 2.74 million China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. For these vehicles, Tesla will update software to strengthen driver attention monitoring when Autopilot is engaged. The update will be delivered remotely, requiring no visit to a dealership.
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Tesla recalls nearly 6 million vehicles in China over door handles and autopilot
