RCM2-A183
RCM2_a183_hoodActuatorRSht2Bat
Also written as RCM2_A183 / RCM2 A183 / RCM2_a183_hoodActuatorRSht2Bat / rcm2_a183_hoodactuatorrsht2bat
Why does the exact Tesla alert ID matter?
Record the exact alert ID, including underscores, suffixes, and companion alerts. Tesla alerts that look similar can point to different modules, timestamps, and service procedures.
What does RCM2-A183 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Restraint Control Module v2 (RCM2) module. Right Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator - Short to Battery 1st Row Right Side Airbag - Resistance too Low The vehicle was in an accident which resulted in a pyrotechnic device deployment. Up-Front Left Impact Sensor (Shotgun) - Short to Ground Inboard Driver Seat (Farside) Airbag - Not Configured in Firmware but Physically Present Up-Front Right Impact Sensor (Shotgun) - Defect High g Longitudinal Acceleration (Ax-Hg) - Temporary Channel Monitoring Passenger Resistive Occupancy Switch - Undefined Region of Sensing Driver Front airbag 2nd stage - Not Configured in Fimrware but Physcially Present
Original Description
Right Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator - Short to Battery 1st Row Right Side Airbag - Resistance too Low The vehicle was in an accident which resulted in a pyrotechnic device deployment. Up-Front Left Impact Sensor (Shotgun) - Short to Ground Inboard Driver Seat (Farside) Airbag - Not Configured in Firmware but Physically Present Up-Front Right Impact Sensor (Shotgun) - Defect High g Longitudinal Acceleration (Ax-Hg) - Temporary Channel Monitoring Passenger Resistive Occupancy Switch - Undefined Region of Sensing Driver Front airbag 2nd stage - Not Configured in Fimrware but Physcially Present
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Restraint Control Module v2 alert: Right Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator - Short to Battery 1st Row Right Side Airbag - Resistance too Low The vehicle
- Seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag may be affected
- SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) alert in vehicle diagnostics
How to Diagnose and Resolve
- 1 Do not ignore this alert — airbag system faults are safety-critical
- 2 Reboot the vehicle to check if the alert clears
- 3 Schedule a Tesla Service appointment promptly
- 4 The RCM module and wiring harness will be inspected
Severity Notes
RCM2-A183 is an Alert in the Restraint Control Module v2 system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.