MyTeslaMate
VCREAR family

VCREAR_a145_epbRecoveryLimpActivated

Critical issue detected

What does the VCREAR_a145_epbRecoveryLimpActivated alert mean?

Recovery limp mode activated based on user acknowledgment of possible shutdown and limited drive torque / functionality.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Critical issue detected
  • PROCEED WITH CAUTION

What triggers it

User acknowledges limited drive torque and possible shutdown, after steering system has been detected as partially compromised and vehicle has been brought to a stop, and shifts out of Park.

When it clears

Vehicle is parked

Potential impact

Vehicle speed limited to less than 5 mph. Brakes eventually applied automatically to bring vehicle to a stop.

Affected models

Cybertruck

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