China launches record 4.3 million-vehicle recall over door-handle issue

China Initiates Record Recall of 4.3 Million Vehicles Over Difficult Emergency Door Handles

Jalopnik • 25 Aug 19:38

Nine Chinese automakers, including Tesla, are recalling nearly 4.3 million cars because emergency door-release handles may be hard to locate or operate, marking the largest recall in the country's history.

China orders recall of 3 million Tesla vehicles over electric door-handle safety concerns

CleanTechnica • 22 Aug 22:40

Chinese regulators mandated recalls of 4.3 million cars, including about 3 million Teslas, to address safety risks associated with retractable electric door handles and to require software updates for window operation and driver monitoring.

Tesla to Recall Nearly 3 Million Vehicles in China Over Door-Handle Issue

New York Post • 22 Aug 14:01

Tesla will recall about 2.98 million Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X cars in China because electronic door handles may become hard to operate after a severe crash.

Tesla to Recall Nearly 3 Million Vehicles in China Over Door-Handle Issue

Fox Business • 22 Aug 09:09

Tesla will recall about 2.98 million Model 3, Y, S and X vehicles in China after a safety review found that electronic door handles may be hard to operate after a severe crash.

Tesla initiates largest recall to date over door-handle issues

WIRED • 21 Aug 23:10

China's market regulator says Tesla will recall about 3 million vehicles due to door-handle problems, with most fixes delivered via over-the-air updates and supplemental physical warnings.