Tesla is currently under scrutiny from Chinese regulators. According to Fox Business, the automotive company is expected to dispatch a comprehensive software update targeting a rear camera glitch that plagues 8,700 vehicles in China.
This corrective action is categorized as a product recall under Chinese regulations and encompasses 1,071 imported Model S and Model X vehicles alongside 7,629 China-produced Model 3 units.
These updates aim to rectify various issues, including problems with automatic assisted steering and door latch controls, which have affected over 1.6 million Tesla vehicles exported to China.
The move underscores Tesla's ongoing efforts to address safety concerns, a trend highlighted by its series of over-the-air software updates in both the US and China. T
This development comes amidst heightened scrutiny from regulatory authorities, raising questions about Tesla's quality control processes and its commitment to ensuring consumer safety.
Notably, earlier this month, Tesla issued a recall for more than 1.6 million EV models in China due to concerns related to automatic assisted steering and door latch controls. The recall encompassed Tesla models S, X, 3, and Y produced between 2014 and 2023.
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Tesla's Safety Concerns
Besides China, Tesla faced similar challenges in other markets, including the US where more than 2 million owners received over-the-air software updates due to safety concerns regarding the autopilot feature.
In addition, Tesla recalled 120,000 vehicles in December over the risk of doors unlocking during a crash, further highlighting the company's proactive approach to addressing safety issues as they arise.
Despite these challenges, Tesla ended 2023 positively, exceeding fourth-quarter delivery estimates and achieving its annual target of 1.8 million vehicle deliveries.
However, the recalls and software updates underscore the complexities of scaling up production while simultaneously maintaining product integrity and ensuring customer safety.
As Tesla continues to expand its global footprint and ramp up production capacity, the company will need to remain vigilant in addressing safety concerns and regulatory compliance to uphold its reputation and customer trust in the long term.
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