Tesla recalls nearly 300,000 cars in China over cruise control safety issue

Tesla (TSLA) began recalling more than 285,000 vehicles in China on Saturday over a safety risk concerning the vehicle's cruise control feature. The cruise control system in certain models can be activated when drivers try to shift gears or accidentally touch the gear selector, resulting in accidental acceleration, according to China's State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall includes 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles and 249,855 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made in Tesla's factory in Shanghai. Customers will not be required to return the vehicles. Instead, they will receive a free software update either remotely or in-person to resolve the issue.

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