RCM2 family
RCM2_a598_driveOrientationConfig
Safety restraint system issue
What does the RCM2_a598_driveOrientationConfig alert mean?
Drive Orientation Pin - Connected but not Configured (Wrong Sensor Connected)
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Safety restraint system issue
- Service is required
What triggers it
There is an issue with the drive orientation pin.
When it clears
The issue is rectified.
Potential impact
The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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