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

4.3 Million Chinese Vehicles, Including 3 Million Teslas, Recalled For Door Handles That Are Too Hard To Open

Jalopnik • 25 août 19h38

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 Tightens Restrictions On Electric Door Handles, Forcing Tesla To Recall 3 Million Vehicles

CleanTechnica • 22 août 22h40

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 feature at center of nearly 3 million-vehicle recall

New York Post • 22 août 14h01

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 recalls nearly 3 million vehicles in China over door handles

Fox Business • 22 août 09h09

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’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet

WIRED • 21 août 23h10

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.