China mandates recall of 3 million Teslas over unsafe electric door handles

China has tightened restrictions on retractable electric door handles, forcing Tesla to recall 3 million vehicles. These handles rely on the 12-volt battery, which can fail after collisions, potentially trapping occupants inside. Tesla’s design also has an issue where fully raised windows can block door opening if the electrical system is down. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation ordered this recall along with eight Chinese automakers, following incidents where drivers and rescuers struggled to operate door handles during fires.

• Tesla must recall 3 million vehicles in China due to electric door handles.
• Electric handles depend on 12V battery, which can fail after crashes.
• Fully closed windows may block door opening if electrical system fails.

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