Tesla recalls 1.6 million cars!
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- 05/01/2024 12:27
Tesla is forced to recall nearly all of its production in China for a software update.
The affected Teslas are those produced between August 26, 2014, and December 20, 2023, essentially almost all vehicles sold in China to date. This order from the Chinese market regulation authority is, of course, a heavy blow for the American manufacturer, which has so far been relatively spared from this agency’s often strict scrutiny. The timing is particularly striking as Tesla has just been overtaken by the local rival BYD.
According to CarNewsChina, an initial recall involves 7,538 Model S and Model X imported vehicles and targets the emergency door unlocking protocol. In case of an accident, the door opposite the impact could unlock, putting passengers—who are less exposed—at risk. Tesla states that the issue can be resolved through a simple remotely-over-the-air (OTA) software update to prevent the latch from disengaging. Owners can perform the software upgrade themselves without visiting a dealership.
You quickly do the math, and it’s not good. 1,610,105 cars, including locally produced Model Y and Model 3, as well as imported Model 3, Model S, and Model X, are also implicated. According to the regulator, drivers may misuse the level 2 driving assistance feature on these models. By tricking the software, it might be possible to leave the car in autonomous driving mode—the so-called Autopilot mode, a flagship feature of Elon Musk, which is currently not authorized. An OTA update could also resolve this on the latest vehicles, but many owners will be required to visit a dealership to complete the software update.
2024 is certainly not starting under the best omens for Tesla…
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