Tesla Gets a Mid‑Century Bump in China
Black‑Friday news from Beijing: Tesla, the electric‑car giant with a penchant for making headlines, is pulling back a massive fleet of cars all the way from 2013 to 2022. It’s a recall that’s bigger than a group of school kids on a field trip.
Software troubles hit the classic lineup
- 67,698 Model S and X cars that rolled into China between September 25, 2013 and November 21, 2020 are being recalled because the battery‑management software got a bad patch. Tesla says it’ll patch up the code to keep those batteries humming.
Seat belts get a second look
- 2,736 imported Model 3s from early 2019 and 10,127 domestically built Model 3s from 2019‑2022 are being scrutinised due to possibly faulty seat‑belt installation. Tesla’s plan: check and reinstall like a well‑tailed safety inspector.
Half‑Century recall in a flash
Back in April, the company pulled 127,785 Model 3 units in China because some semiconductor parts might have been wobbly and could risk a T‑shaped road incident. At least the cars are being given a check‑up before they hit the highway.
Why the fuss?
Recall notices now fluff up the headlines, yet for Tesla, it’s a lesson in how every piece of tech matters. From software glitches to seat‑belt mechanics, the new “fix‑it” rounds illustrate the fine line between innovation and reliability.
From a scary incident to a service drive‑by
The recall is especially timely after a deadly collision in China that reminded both drivers and tech firms that safety isn’t just a buzzword. Tesla is stepping in to keep its promises on driver safety, one software patch at a time.
