VCREAR family
VCREAR_a438_tailgateNotSecurelyClosed
Tailgate not securely closed
What does the VCREAR_a438_tailgateNotSecurelyClosed alert mean?
Tailgate is closed but one latch is not fully secured (latched in the secondary position rather than primary).
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Tailgate not securely closed
- Ensure both sides are fully latched
What triggers it
Tailgate latch statuses indicate a combination of CLOSED and AJAR.
When it clears
Tailgate latch statuses indicate a combination other than CLOSED and AJAR.
Potential impact
The tailgate might appear closed but may not have the same holding capacity as when both latches are fully closed.
Affected models
Cybertruck
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