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20V-609

Sep 30, 2020

Tesla

Software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights

Lighting

2,567

Software update

20V-062

Feb 5, 2020

Tesla

Aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss…

Steering

14,113

Part replacement

19V-719

Oct 10, 2019

Tesla

Driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information

Equipment

Part replacement

19V-002

Jan 7, 2019

Tesla

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation…

Airbags

68,673

Part replacement

18V-204

Mar 29, 2018

Tesla

Aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss…

Steering

70,421

Part replacement

17V-639

Oct 12, 2017

Tesla

Left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables

Seats

4,582

Repair or modification

17V-260

Apr 19, 2017

Tesla

Electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during…

Brakes

31,709

Part replacement

16E-091

Dec 6, 2016

Tesla

Affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable which can result in increased electrical resistance

Electrical system

6,729

Part replacement

16V-192

Apr 6, 2016

Tesla

In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision

Seats

2,676

Part replacement

15V-780

Nov 23, 2015

Tesla

Affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner

Seat belts

59,415

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Campaign 20V-609

Software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights

Manufacturer: Tesla
Filed: September 30, 2020
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 2,567
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect 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

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.

Affected models

Tesla Model Y 2020

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