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Tesla and Other Automakers Begin Record Vehicle Recall in China

Tesla and other major automakers have initiated a record-breaking recall of nearly 3 million vehicles in China due to safety concerns, including issues with door handles and driver monitoring systems.

21 Aug, 10:58 — 22 Aug, 04:03
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ReutersVery High23h ago

Explainer: What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall - Reuters

Explainer: What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety

China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars with retractable door handles after crashes.

By Keith Bradsher

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wsjHigh1d ago

GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles - WSJ

GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual22h ago

Tesla recalls nearly 3m vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

Recall comes after Chinese authorities said it would ban hidden car door handles commonly seen on Tesla models Tesla and other carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4m vehicles in China over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday. The US carmaker is recalling about 2.98m China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S over door-handle safety risks, according to China’s state administration for mar...

By Associated Press in Hong Kong

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NPRHigh1d ago

How to think about this summer's slate of food safety recalls

NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Don Schaffner, a food microbiology specialist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, about this summer's foodborne illnesses and recalls.

By Elena Burnett

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cnbcMostly Factual1d ago

Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over doorhandle safety, driver monitoring

Tesla will voluntarily recall about 3 million of its vehicles in China to address doorhandle safety concerns and deficient driver monitoring systems.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue

Tesla has issued the largest-ever product recall in mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, as Elon Musk’s firm pledges to fix a door-handle issue affecting nearly 3 million cars. The massive recall comes as Chinese regulators move to ban retractable car door handles over safety fears, after a fatal incident last year in which a driver was left trapped inside a burning vehicle as passers-by were unable to open the car doors. While Tesla is not the only company affected by the move, the...

By Daniel Ren

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forbes1d ago

China Orders Tesla’s Largest-Ever Recall For Nearly 3 Million Cars

Another 2 million vehicles were subject to a separate, overlapping recall.

By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

China launches biggest-ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety - The Straits Times

China launches biggest-ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety  The Straits Times

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual22h ago

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

China has said it will ban concealed door handles from 2027, making it the first country to phase out a design popularised by Tesla and widely adopted by domestic Chinese EV makers.

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual18h ago

Tesla, other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China - The Jakarta Post

Tesla, other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China  The Jakarta Post

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investing-com23h ago

Explainer-What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall

By Reuters

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

China has tightened EV oversight and safety rules as automakers battle in a fierce price war

By Reuters

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

Eleven carmakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls on Friday, the companies said, ​in China's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, as regulators tighten scrutiny of ‌emergency door-release systems in EVs.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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azernewsLow1d ago

Tesla to recall over 2M China-made vehicles

Tesla Inc. will recall over 2 million vehicles made in China, the country's State Administration for Market Regulation said in a press release on Friday.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 21 Aug, 10:58Full coverage: 21 · 17hWindow: 17h
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Yahoo21 Aug, 10:58First to report

Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China

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express-tribune21 Aug, 12:18

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

il-sole-24-ore21 Aug, 12:49

Tesla richiama tre milioni di veicoli in Cina per problemi di sicurezza alle maniglie delle portiere

straits-times21 Aug, 13:00

China launches biggest-ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety - The Straits Times

myjoyonline21 Aug, 13:06

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

forbes21 Aug, 13:41

China Orders Tesla’s Largest-Ever Recall For Nearly 3 Million Cars

hotnews21 Aug, 14:11

Tesla și alți 10 producători auto anunță o rechemare masivă de autoturisme în service, cea mai mare făcută vreodată în China

wsj21 Aug, 14:36

GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles - WSJ

SCMP21 Aug, 14:38

Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue

NYT21 Aug, 15:09

In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety

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azernews21 Aug, 19:00

Tesla to recall over 2M China-made vehicles

seeking-alpha21 Aug, 19:29

Tesla leads China’s record vehicle recall over door safety

cnbc21 Aug, 19:29

Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over doorhandle safety, driver monitoring

de-volkskrant21 Aug, 20:12

Ruim vier miljoen elektrische auto’s in China teruggeroepen wegens deurklinken

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NPR21 Aug, 21:33

How to think about this summer's slate of food safety recalls

Reuters21 Aug, 22:24

Explainer: What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall - Reuters

investing-com21 Aug, 22:30

Explainer-What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall

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channel-news-asia21 Aug, 23:43

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

The Guardian21 Aug, 23:48

Tesla recalls nearly 3m vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

berlingske21 Aug, 23:52

Tesla og andre producenter indleder rekordstor tilbagekaldelse i Kina

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Jakarta Post22 Aug, 04:03Latest update

Tesla, other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China - The Jakarta Post