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Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Cars in China Over Safety Concerns
automotive2 years ago

Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Cars in China Over Safety Concerns

Reports of a "massive recall" of over 1.1 million Tesla cars in China due to regenerative braking issues are not a recall at all. The issue is the lack of an option for drivers to choose the regenerative braking strategy, which could increase the risk of mistakenly stepping on the accelerator pedal for a long time. The "recall" will be solved with an Over-the-Air update, which is the same as the reintroduction of the "Low" regenerative braking mode in the US. Tesla has been dealing with outdated terminology in terms of recalls, and OTA updates are still technically considered a recall by some agencies.

Tesla to fix braking issue in 1.1 million vehicles following China's recall order.
automotive2 years ago

Tesla to fix braking issue in 1.1 million vehicles following China's recall order.

China's market regulator has announced that Tesla will issue over-the-air software updates to more than 1 million vehicles to reduce the risk of accidents caused by regenerative braking and accelerator pedals. The update will restore the option of switching off regenerative braking and warn drivers when they step hard on the accelerator pedal. The State Administration for Market Regulation said the action is a product recall under Chinese regulations, but it is unclear if drivers might need to return vehicles to Tesla for refunds.

Tesla to update software and recall over 1 million cars in China, says regulator.
automotive2 years ago

Tesla to update software and recall over 1 million cars in China, says regulator.

Tesla will deploy software updates to over 1 million vehicles in China to allow changes to braking methods and provide more warnings about the use of accelerator pedals. The State Administration for Market Regulation said the concerned vehicles did not allow drivers to turn off regenerative braking or provide enough warnings when drivers stepped on the accelerator pedal hard, which could increase the risk of collision. The update will restore the option of switching off regenerative braking and warn drivers when they step hard on the accelerator pedal.