The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) have issued a recall for the latter’s Model Y vehicles over inoperative trailer brake lights.What Happened: A software error prevents the trailer brake lights from functioning, according to an NHTSA statement — earlier noticed by Electrek.The NHTSA said that the recall is applicable to certain 2020 Model Y vehicles that are equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration.Tesla has issued a firmware update over-the-air to remedy the error, according to the federal agency. Why It Matters: There are at least 2,567 vehicles affected, as per the NHTSA. A filing made with the NHTSA, suggests more than 97% of the affected population of vehicles had installed the firmware containing the correction.South Korean authorities launched a probe into braking, steering, and autopilot functions of Tesla vehicles in July. Price Action: Tesla shares closed almost 2% lower at $430.83 on Monday and gained 0.61% in the after-hours session.See more from Benzinga * Options Trades For This Crazy Market: Get Benzinga Options to Follow High-Conviction Trade Ideas * Tesla Accounts For Majority Of EV Sales In South Korea This Year: Report * Tesla Sued By Customer Over Alleged ‘Bait-And-Switch’ Tactics In Solar Panel Deal: Report(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.,
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) have issued a recall for the latter’s Model Y vehicles over inoperative trailer brake lights.What Happened: A software error prevents the trailer brake lights from functioning, according to an NHTSA statement — earlier noticed by Electrek.The NHTSA said that the recall is applicable to certain 2020 Model Y vehicles that are equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration.Tesla has issued a firmware update over-the-air to remedy the error, according to the federal agency. Why It Matters: There are at least 2,567 vehicles affected, as per the NHTSA. A filing made with the NHTSA, suggests more than 97% of the affected population of vehicles had installed the firmware containing the correction.South Korean authorities launched a probe into braking, steering, and autopilot functions of Tesla vehicles in July. Price Action: Tesla shares closed almost 2% lower at $430.83 on Monday and gained 0.61% in the after-hours session.See more from Benzinga * Options Trades For This Crazy Market: Get Benzinga Options to Follow High-Conviction Trade Ideas * Tesla Accounts For Majority Of EV Sales In South Korea This Year: Report * Tesla Sued By Customer Over Alleged ‘Bait-And-Switch’ Tactics In Solar Panel Deal: Report(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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