Tesla is a topic again massive recall campaign for its models: This time, the Chinese vehicle safety regulator ordered the American manufacturer to recall no less than 1.1 million carsor almost all Tesla models sold in the Celestial Empire.
Models were affected manufactured from January 12, 2019 to April 24, 2023 : These are China-imported Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model 3, as well as Chinese-made Model Y and Model 3.
Tesla: 1.1 million vehicles recalled
Chinese authorities have criticized Tesla for not warning drivers of these models when they press the accelerator too hard or for too long: behavior they say could lead to a crash if used for long periods of time. .
However, Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, took the floor to dispute the use of the word “recall” to refer to this incident: indeed, the American electric car maker will not be carrying out a physical recall, in the traditional sense. term.
In fact, all models affected by this request from the Chinese authorities will be identified and subject remote software update : Once this update is applied to these cars, they will become compatible again according to the requirements of the Chinese regulator. A compliance process that is relatively simple for Tesla to implement and that will not involve the immobilization of eligible vehicles.
Tesla: Several recalls have already been made
At this time, we do not yet know if this software update will affect Tesla models sold outside of China. However, this is likely to be minor as it will only allowdisplay a new warning in case of excessive pressure on the gas pedal.
A few months ago, Tesla models were already the subject of other recalls: for example, Chinese authorities indicated that the hoods of some models of the American manufacturer could open while driving, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that Tesla’s fully autonomous driver assistance system could allow vehicles to exceed legal limits speed that does not meet the requirements of the US Federal Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Source: The New York Times
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