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Explainer-What we know about the door handles that triggered China's record auto recall
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Tesla and eight other automakers are recalling about 4.3 million vehicles in China due to concerns that electronic door handles may hinder emergency exit. China plans to ban hidden door handles from 2027, and regulators in the US and Europe are considering new safety standards for manual door releases.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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China's ban on hidden door handles from 2027 forces you to redesign or delay EV models for this market. Manufacturers who depend on electro-mechanical handles must now prioritise clear manual exit options or risk losing access to China's largest EV market.
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