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TRCM_a048 — Vin Mismatch

Full alert identifier: TRCM_a048_vinMismatch

Message shown in the car

Safety restraint system issue Service is required

Alert description

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stored does not match received from vehicle. This alert indicates a mismatch between the VIN stored in the Restraint Control Module and the VIN received from the vehicle gateway.

Potential impact

The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed due to incorrect vehicle identification information.

Set condition

The Restraint Control Module stored VIN does not match the gateway VIN, indicating a configuration error or component replacement.

Clear condition

The VIN learn routine is successfully run and the RCM updates its stored VIN to match the gateway VIN.

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