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Tesla Recalls Thousands of Cars in China on Software, Seat Belt Problems
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Tesla Recalls Thousands of Cars in China on Software, Seat Belt Problems

[ad_1] Tesla Inc. is recalling almost 81,000 electric cars in China due to a software issue and seat belt problems. Tesla Inc. is recalling almost 81,000 electric cars in China -- more than it typically ships from its Shanghai factory in any given month -- due to a software issue and seat belt problems.The US EV maker will call back 70,434 imported Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles, and 10,127 China-made Model 3 cars, the nation's State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement Friday.  The Model S and Model X recalls require an over-the-air software fix to address a defect in the cars' battery management system, which may lead to a loss of power, while the Model 3s in question have a faulty seat belt fixture. Tesla called for any impacted Model 3 owners to return t...