NHTSARecalled Sep 30, 2020 · #20V609000
Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.