Tesla is currently addressing a significant recall in China, affecting approximately 2.98 million of its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles. This action comes as Chinese regulators adopt a more stringent approach to vehicle safety, particularly concerning the operation of electronically controlled car doors.
The regulators have mandated that Tesla add warning labels inside the vehicles to clarify how to open the rear doors in emergency situations where the vehicle loses power. This requirement arises from increasing concerns over incidents where occupants have been trapped in vehicles during emergencies, including fires.
Starting next year, new regulations will specify dimensions for door handles in newly approved vehicles. However, existing models like the Model 3 and Model Y are exempt from these new rules until the end of 2028. Despite this, Chinese authorities are pushing Tesla to take immediate action regarding the nearly 3 million cars already in circulation.
In addition to the warning labels, Tesla plans to release a software update that will automatically lower all windows in the event of a collision, enhancing occupant safety.
Furthermore, Tesla is facing a second recall affecting 2.74 million vehicles. This recall pertains to the driver monitoring system, which currently relies on a torque sensor on the steering wheel to determine driver engagement. The upcoming update will utilize the interior camera in the Model 3 and Model Y to monitor the driver’s gaze, improving the system’s effectiveness.
It is worth noting that previous reports indicated that some Tesla owners in China have managed to circumvent the driver monitoring system by using a doll’s head to obscure the camera, raising concerns about the reliability of the existing system.
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