Tesla is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in China to address issues with its Autopilot driver-assistance system, aiming to reduce the risk of collisions, as reported by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.
The recall involves 1.61 million Tesla cars in China, including imported Model S, Model X, and Model 3 sedans, along with locally-made Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs.
These vehicles, produced between August 26, 2014, and December 20, 2023, are subject to over-the-air software updates to fix Autopilot-related problems.
According to the Chinese regulator, drivers may “misuse” Autopilot functions in these vehicles, potentially elevating the risk of collisions.
This action follows a similar recall in the United States, where almost 2 million Tesla cars were recalled last month due to concerns about Autopilot misuse, as identified by the US safety regulator.
Tesla plans to update the software in the recalled vehicles, implementing additional controls and alerts to prompt drivers to adhere more closely to their driving responsibilities, as mentioned by the Chinese regulator.
These adjustments are intended to mitigate the risk associated with Autopilot use.
In a setback for Tesla, the limitations imposed on Autopilot’s capabilities represent a challenge to the company’s efforts to market its vehicles to customers willing to pay extra for advanced driving features.
Additionally, a separate Chinese recall involves 7,538 imported Model S sedans and Model X SUVs.
This recall addresses the potential risk of doors unlatching and opening during a crash for vehicles manufactured between October 26, 2022, and November 16, 2023.
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