A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights.
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 (605) 882-4000. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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