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Campaign Details
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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 / Hazard
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles1
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.