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Tesla recalls 3 million cars in China over door-handle safety issue

Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China due to a faulty door-handle mechanism that could prevent doors from opening. This action is the largest recall in China's EV market and follows a regulatory push to ban retractable door handles after a fatal incident where a driver was trapped. Tesla will implement warning labels and an over-the-air software update to address the issue, with the recall beginning September 25. AI

IMPACT This recall highlights the increasing scrutiny on automotive safety standards and the potential impact of regulatory changes on global EV manufacturers.

RANK_REASON A major product recall by a leading automaker in a key market due to regulatory pressure. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Tesla recalls 3 million cars in China over door-handle safety issue

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue

    Tesla has issued the largest-ever product recall in mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, as Elon Musk’s firm pledges to fix a door-handle issue affecting nearly 3 million cars. The massive recall comes as Chinese regulators move to ban retractable car door handles over …