RCM2 family
RCM2_a861_typeApprovalStringNotLearned
Safety restraint system issue
What does the RCM2_a861_typeApprovalStringNotLearned alert mean?
EU vehicle type approval string is not learned.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Safety restraint system issue
- Service is required
What triggers it
EU EDR BOL bit == 1 && factory default string (0xFF) is detected in RDBI FD45.
When it clears
Clears when the vehicle type approval string is programmed when the restraintsHardwareType is set to EU.
Potential impact
Homologation requirement to program Whole Vehicle Type Approval String is not met.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
Semitruck
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