CHINESE REGULATORS SUMMON TESLA OVER CAR SECURITY MALFUNCTION
Chinese regulators have summoned representatives of US electric car giant Tesla after reported technical problems with their vehicles, notably concerning their safety, officials in Beijing said Monday.
The news comes several months after two recalls of the company’s vehicles in China, the world’s largest car market.
“Consumers have cited multiple problems, related to unusual accelerations, batteries catching fire, as well as with the remote update system,” the State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement.
“They were asked to strictly conform to Chinese laws and regulations” in order to “guarantee public security” and the “rights and legitimate interests of consumers”, the regulator said. No further details were given about the reported malfunctions.
In a statement, Tesla said it accepted the authorities’ “guidance”, adding that it was “carrying out a deep introspection on the deficiencies in the company’s business”.
