Tesla China recalls cars over Autopilot Cruise Control activation
Tesla recalled over 285,000 Model C and Model Y cars in China after an investigation found that drivers can easily activate their cruise control system by mistake. The issue arose when drivers accidentally activated cruise control in the Model 3 and Y, which can result in unexpected acceleration and increasing the risk of high-speed collisions for drivers and other road users. The recall primarily affected 211,000 Model 3 sedans built in Tesla’s Shanghai facility, along with more than 35,000 imported Model 3s. Additionally, approximately 39,000 Model Y crossovers, also manufactured in China, were included in the recall . Tesla owners in China received a free software update to address the issue. The incident raised questions about Tesla's cruise control system, which is a key part of the company's Autopilot driver assistance function. System 🤖 Tesla Autopilot, Full-self Driving Operator: Tesla Developer: Tesla Country: China Sector: Automotive Purpose: Control speed Technology: Cruise control system; Driver assistance system Issue: Accuracy/reliability; Safety
- Date it happened
- 2021-06-01
- Organisation involved
- Tesla drivers
- Product, system or model
- Tesla Autopilot; Tesla Cruise Control
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