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Recall 20V609000: Exterior Lighting

Reported Sep 30, 2020Tesla, Inc.1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Exterior Lighting

Campaign summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy in the source record

Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002.

Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.

Catalog coverage

Vehicle pages represented here

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YearMakeModel
2020TeslaModel Y

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