Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
Tesla and several Chinese automakers are recalling millions of vehicles in China due to safety risks associated with hidden electronic door handles. The recall follows increased regulatory scrutiny regarding the ability of passengers to escape during electrical failures.
Why it matters
This represents a significant regulatory challenge for EV manufacturers and highlights safety concerns regarding modern vehicle design trends.
HONG KONG -- HONG KONG (AP) — Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday.
The U.S. carmaker is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S over door handle safety risks, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.
The recall, the largest this year according to Chinese media, comes a few months after Chinese authorities said in February that starting next year , it would be banning hidden car door handles that are commonly seen on Tesla electric vehicles and many Chinese EV models.
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