RCM2 family
RCM2_a842_preten2ndRowCShort
Rear center safety restraint system issue
What does the RCM2_a842_preten2ndRowCShort alert mean?
2nd Row Center Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner - Resistance too Low
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Rear center safety restraint system issue
- Service is required
What triggers it
There is a low resistance with the 2nd row-center shoulder pretensioner.
When it clears
The low resistance is rectified.
Potential impact
The 2nd Row Center Shoulder Pretensioner 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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