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The cruise control system in some models can be activated when drivers try to shift gears or accidentally touch the gear selector, resulting in accidental acceleration, according to the Chinese State Administration of Market Regulator.
The recall includes 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles and 249,855 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured at Tesla’s Shanghai plant. Customers will not be required to return vehicles. Instead, they will receive a free software update remotely or in person to fix the problem.
Tesla apologized for the recall Saturday in a statement posted on its official Weibo account, one of China’s most popular social media sites. Tesla said it will continue to improve in accordance with Chinese safety regulations.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our car owners. In the meantime, Tesla will strictly follow national regulations and continue to improve our safety protection, categorically providing an excellent and safe driving experience to our customers.” , the automaker said.
China has proven to be a difficult market for Tesla. The company has had five Chinese regulatory agencies questioning the quality of its Shanghai-made Model 3 cars.
The electric car leader sold fewer than 26,000 cars in China in April, down 27% from March, according to figures released by the China Passenger Car Association. The drop came as Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers such as Nio (NIO), Xpeng and Li Auto all reported improved domestic sales.
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