Tesla recalls 3M cars in China over handle color
Tesla is recalling 3 million vehicles in China due to the color of the door handles being similar to the interior color.
Consensus
- Tesla recalled approximately three million vehicles in China.
- The recall is due to door handles having a color similar to the interior, which may hinder identification and use in emergencies.
- The affected models are Model 3, Model S, and Model X.
- Tesla plans to address the issue by applying colored stickers to the handles.
- The recall was announced by China's State Administration for Market Regulation on August 21.
- The recall is the largest in Tesla's history on the Chinese market.
Points of divergence
- The recall was prompted by safety concerns linked to the color of door handles, which may prevent quick door opening in emergencies, and Tesla will also update the software for emergency window lowering. — vm
- The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology banned vehicles with hidden handles in February due to fires in two Xiaomi electric cars, where electrical failure prevented doors from opening and led to passenger deaths. — vm
- The recall is described as the largest in Tesla's history on the Chinese market. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tesla recalled three million vehicles in China due to door handle color — Вечерняя Москва
- Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China due to door handle color resembling interior color. This could... — ТАСС (Telegram)