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UI_a112 — Bad USB Device

Full alert identifier: UI_a112_badUSBDevice

Message shown in the car

USB device malfunction - I/O Error Unplug device from USB port

Alert description

A USB device with an internal or external condition has been plugged in, which may cause the car computer to reboot. The center display and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) system may turn off momentarily.

Potential impact

The car computer may reboot. During the reboot, the center display will be blank and the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) system will momentarily turn off while the car computer reboots.

Set condition

A USB device with an internal or external condition is plugged in.

Clear condition

A USB device with an internal or external condition is unplugged.

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