Air Bag/restraint Control Module Software problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the front passenger safety restraint system (fpsrs) fault warning illuminated. The contact stated that he kept driving and later contacted the manufacturer. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that he had the option to have his safety restrain system repaired by a mobile technician or he could drive the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the restraint system fault warning was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact researched online and related the fault to the fpsrs wiring located under the seats, which he observed were being damaged by the seat auto adjustment feature. The seat adjustment feature moved both seats to an upright and back position in order to allow ease of entry of the driver and passenger. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,900.

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, the front driver side safety retrains fault message was displayed on the screen. The air bag warning light was illuminated on with error code: rcm-a021. The contact reached out to a local dealer who sent out a mobile mechanic to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side wiring harness was defective. The wiring harness was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.