Chinese Regulators Order Tesla to Fix Door Safety Issue in Nearly 3 Million Vehicles
Chinese safety regulators have issued a recall directive requiring Tesla to address a door-related safety defect in its vehicles operating within the country. The issue centers on doors that may fail to open properly in the event of a crash, potentially posing risks to occupants.
The recall encompasses approximately 3 million Tesla vehicles sold in China. Regulators determined that the defect constitutes a safety hazard under Chinese automotive safety standards. Tesla will be required to implement corrective measures to address the door mechanism issue.
This action represents one of the larger automotive recall events involving Tesla in the Chinese market. The company will need to notify affected vehicle owners and provide the necessary repairs or modifications at no cost to restore compliance with safety requirements.