Rivian R1S: Critical fasteners

Date

March 9, 2023

Filed by

Rivian Automotive, LLC

Vehicles

Rivian R1S (2022, 2023)

Component

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Description of the defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

Potentially affected

30

What can happen

Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

March 15, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

FSAM-1185

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

NUT · M6X1.0 HX WSHR CON NYL CL8 R102C · SC00007247-A, SC00007247-B

Recall number

23V159000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.