September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V609000
Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108
Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V609
Manufacturer Tesla
, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,567
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.”
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.
Notes
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.
Check if your Tesla has a Recall
Condition
When Model Y is towing a trailer, the brake lamps on the trailer are required to illuminate upon the actuation of the service brake. A software error in certain Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp variant and a tow package configuration may prevent the towed trailer brake lamps from illuminating upon actuation of the service brake.
Correction
Inspect the firmware version operating on the vehicle and update it as necessary according to the procedure steps.
Procedure
1. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon) > Software, and scroll down to display the vehicle firmware version.
2. If the vehicle is operating with firmware version:
- 2020.35.101.06, then no further action is necessary
- 2020.36.12, then no further action is necessary
- 2020.40.3 or a newer release than 2020.40.3, then no further action is necessary
- Any other version, then update to the latest available firmware release.
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SB-20-00-002 Page 1 of 1
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Tesla, Inc.
Service Bulletin Update Model Y Vehicle Firmware For
Trailer Light Reliability
SB-20-00-002
October 6, 2020
Classification Section/Group Mobile Service
Recall Bulletin 00 – Inspection & Service Can Perform
(where permitted)
Model Year Model Country/Region Version
2020 Model Y North America All
The model(s) and model year(s) listed are a general approximation of the affected VIN list. Refer to the VIN/Bulletin Tracker or Customer/Vehicle profile to determine
applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle.
Recall Bulletin: Recall Bulletins are mandatory service procedures that must be carried out by Tesla-certified Service Centers.
Recall work performed by uncertified technicians could lead to unsafe conditions or voided warranty provisions.
Correction Description Correction Time
SB-20-00-002 Not Applicable S012000002 0.00
Inspect Vehicle Firmware Version, No Update Necessary S022000002 0.05
Inspect Vehicle Firmware Version, Update Firmware S032000002 0.05
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1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2020 |
9 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20V609-7668.PDF 213.761KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20V609-8147.PDF 213.761KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V609-9250.PDF 211.32KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V609-8800.PDF 211.418KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V609-7505.PDF 211.236KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V609-0959.PDF 211.236KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V609-0243.pdf 281.297KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V609-3908.pdf 288.694KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V609-3086.PDF 213.762KB
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