Chinese troubles for TESLA. Almost 30,000 cars recalled

Suspension problems are one of the oldest criticisms made by Tesla users of electric cars. The first cases date back to a few years ago, with the Model S. this defect was never enough to bring the car into the crosshairs of the US NHTSB, but it was to put it in the crosshairs of the Chinese authorities who forced the house car to recall 30,000 Model S and X for this type of defect.

The announcement came on Friday from the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation. The government says it affected 29,193 vehicles, according to EV Electrek's blog:

Part of the imported Model S and Model X vehicles with a production date between September 17, 2013 and August 16, 2017 will be recalled, for a total of 29,193 vehicles.

The problem surrounds “a weakness in the Model S and Model X suspension which can lead to failure in the event of a crash. an impact ".

However, we can speak of a "Forced" recall, in the sense that Tesla does not seem to agree with its development. Usually when the authorities report a serious defect detected in an accident, the car manufacturer moves independently, also to avoid civil liability cases. This time around, however, according to Bloomberg, Tesla found "no flaw with its Model S / Model X suspension and that China is essentially forcing us into an unnecessary recall."

China is still a secondary market for Tesla, despite the opening of a gigafactory. if the report were also caught by the NHTSB, the North American agency that deals with car safety, the number of vehicles to be recalled would be about 200,000. A very different number that could put you in crisis.

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