NHTSA Recall # | 145397 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V609000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB-20-00-002 |
Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
Supplier | TESLA |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL Y |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Date of notification | 23/09/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/08/22 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/08/22 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/09/20 |
Report created | 03/10/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 2567 |
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 summary | Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |
NHTSA Recall # | 145398 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V609000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB-20-00-002 |
Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
Supplier | TESLA |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL Y |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
Date of notification | 23/09/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/08/22 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/08/22 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/09/20 |
Report created | 03/10/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 2567 |
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 summary | Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |