TESLA MODEL Y 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V609000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-20-00-002
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2567
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
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.
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.
