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Tesla recalling headlights for up to 20k vehicles
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The recall affects up to 20,000 vehicles, including Model Ys from 2020 to 2023 and Model 3s from 2017 to 2023.
A recall has been issued for certain Tesla vehicles due to an issue with their headlamps. The problem is that the low-beam output may be too intense in certain areas, potentially causing difficulty for other drivers to see and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects up to 20,000 vehicles, including Model Ys from 2020 to 2023 and Model 3s from 2017 to 2023.
Most of the affected cars are Model Ys. Further details about the recall are available from the source, including information on how owners will be notified and what steps to take next.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recall has been issued for certain Tesla vehicles due to an issue with their headlamps. The problem is that the low-beam output may be too intense in certain areas, potentially causing difficulty…
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