NHTSA recall 20V-609: Exterior Lighting

Tesla, Inc. · Reported September 30, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Exterior Lighting recall

Over-the-air fix20V-609
September 30, 2020 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety risk
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V609000
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Report dateSeptember 30, 2020
ComponentExterior Lighting
Fixed over the airYes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Tesla Model Y24 recalls total

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