Tesla recalls 55,000 vehicles in China
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Tesla has also recalled nearly half a million vehicles in the U.S. for the same reason.
Tesla has recalled 55,000 electric vehicles in China due to defects that could potentially make the cars less safe.
Nearly 20,000 Model-S vehicles and more than 35,000 Model-3 cars are affected by the measure, according to a statement by the Chinese market regulator that was published online.
The safety risks concern problems with the rear-view camera, according to reports, as the equipment could potentially fail if damaged by drivers opening and closing the boot.
Tesla has also recalled nearly half a million vehicles in the U.S. for the same reason.
U.S. carmaker Tesla generates around a fifth of its sales in China, the world’s largest market for electric cars.
Tesla has run a factory in Shanghai with several thousand employees since 2019. (dpa/NAN
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