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EQUIPWired Gear · 1h ago

Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet

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Tesla is initiating a significant recall affecting approximately three million vehicles following door handle safety concerns identified by Chinese regulators. While most issues require over-the-air software updates, the mandate includes physical warning labels and camera-related adjustments.

  • 01Chinese regulatory agencies have flagged two separate recalls involving three million Tesla vehicles
  • 02Primary technical remediation will occur through mandatory over-the-air software updates
  • 03Affected vehicles require physical warning stickers and specific camera-related hardware modifications
  • 04The recall represents the largest safety action involving Tesla door handle mechanisms to date

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A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.