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Tesla's China recall avalanche exposes systemic safety gaps

Tesla announced a recall of more than 4 million vehicles in China, adding to two earlier recalls that together affect over 315,000 cars. The wave of recalls puts the automaker under unprecedented regulatory pressure i…

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) listed three distinct problems: hidden door‑handle mechanisms on a mixed fleet of Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X; defective front‑suspension ball joints on …

The first recall, announced on Saturday, targets a hidden latch that can open unexpectedly. The recall notice does not break down the exact number of affected models, but Engadget confirmed the figure exceeds four mil…

A week earlier, SAMR received a formal recall plan for 29,193 Model S and X vehicles built between September 2013 and August 2017. The plan cites cracked ball studs in the front‑suspension ball joints, a defect that c…

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