Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China has initiated its largest-ever automotive recall, impacting over 4 million vehicles due to safety concerns with hidden door handles. Approximately 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas are included in this recall, alongside vehicles from Chinese manufacturers XPeng, Xiaomi, and Geely.
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Open questions and key claims
Tesla is recalling approximately 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs due to door handle safety risks.
The recall is the largest this year according to Chinese media.
China will ban hidden car door handles starting next year.
Tesla will place warning labels and issue a software update to automatically lower windows after a collision for recalled vehicles.
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles.
The recall affects more than 4 million vehicles in China.
Tesla recalled a record 3 million cars in China due to a door-handle issue.
Chinese regulators are moving to ban retractable car door handles over safety fears.
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