Rivian R1S, R1T: Critical fasteners

Date

June 5, 2024

Filed by

Rivian Automotive, LLC

Vehicles

Rivian R1S (2022, 2023, 2024); Rivian R1T (2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

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

Description of the defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

Potentially affected

1723

What can happen

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

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

July 16, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

FSAM-1464

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

PANEL - B-PILLAR, PANEL - C-PILLAR; · UPR LH, UPR RH · PT00427868, PT00427866, PT00003438, PT00003439

Recall number

24V408000

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.