Tesla Orders , Recall in China , Over Autopilot Feature.
CNN reports that Tesla has recalled 1.6 million
vehicles in China to address problems with
the company's Autopilot driver-assistance system.
According to a Chinese regulator, the recall
is meant to reduce the risk of collision.
China's State Administration for Market
Regulation said that the issues can be resolved
with over-the-air software updates.
The Autopilot issues impact
1.61 million cars, including imported
Model S, Model X and Model 3 sedans.
The recall also covers Chinese-made
Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs. .
Vehicles covered by the recall were
reportedly manufactured between
August 26, 2014, and December 20, 2023.
According to the Chinese regulator,
drivers could "misuse" the vehicle's Autopilot
functions, increasing the risk of accidents.
CNN reports that Tesla also recalled nearly 2 million cars
in the United States after regulators came to a similar
conclusion regarding the Autopilot feature.
Another Tesla recall in China, which covers an additional
7,538 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, centers
around doors potentially unlatching during a crash.
Another Tesla recall in China, which covers an additional
7,538 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, centers
around doors potentially unlatching during a crash.
According to the regulator, the vehicles impacted
by the door latch recall were manufactured
between October 26, 2022, and November 16, 2023