Tesla has begun a recall of over 280,000 of its vehicles in China over safety risks regarding cruise control features.
The cruise control feature in certain models can activate by mistake, resulting in accidental acceleration, according to China's State Administration for Market Regulation.
Cruise control can be activated in certain models when drivers try to shift gears or even accidentally touching the gear selector.
The recall includes 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles and 249,855 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made in Tesla's Shanghai factory.
Customers will not be required to return vehicles. Fortunately, the error can be fixed with a free software upgrade that can be done remotely or at a dealership.
Tesla released a statement on it's official Weibo account, a popular social media site in China.
The automaker said, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our car owners. In the meantime, Tesla will strictly follow national regulations and keep improving our safety protection, adamantly providing an excellent and safe driving experience to our customers."
