Rivian recalls SUVs due to low visibility when backing up

Plymouth, MI – April 23, 2023 – Rivian (NYSE:RIVN) has issued a recall for 5,030 2022–2023 Rivian R1S SUVs because of a problem with their reverse lights. This could compromise the vehicle’s visibility to other road users and lead to an increased risk of an accident.    

Recall summary

Reverse lights serve to only only illuminate the area behind the vehicle but also to notify other road users that the vehicle is backing up. In the affected vehicles, the center of the light beam may not be visible from certain angles.  The vehicle will still emit audible alerts advising pedestrians that it is reversing.

Recall risks

The driver could hit pedestrians or inanimate objects, resulting in injuries and property damage.

Other Rivian recalls

In October 2022, Rivian recalled 12,212 vehicles because of issues with vehicle’s control and handling, as reported.

Recent Rivian R1S recalls also included a recall issued in March 2023 over a problem with the front passenger seat belt, which could lead to the airbag failing to deploy, also as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will repair or replace the reverse lights at no cost to customers. Rivian will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs prior to the recall being issued.

Owners of the affected vehicles will receive letters with more information by May 20, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 5,000 vehicles are affected by this Rivian reverse lights recall. To run a Rivian recall check or check for more Rivian recalls,  please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Rivian recalls pickups and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

Plymouth, MI – March 12, 2023 – Rivian (NYSE:RIVN) is issuing a recall for 12,716 2022 R1T pickup trucks and 2022 R1S SUVs over a problem with the front passenger seat belt. This could lead to the airbag not deploying when a crash occurs, increasing the risk of injury. 

Recall summary

A car’s seat belt mechanism includes the automatic locking retractor (ALR). This is a device that causes the extra seat belt webbing to retract back into the housing once the seat belt is fastened, ensuring a snug fit of the seat belt for the occupant.

On the affected vehicles, the ALR was installed with a faulty sensor due to “out of tolerance” parts provided by Swedish-American auto parts manufacturer Autoliv. The sensor could report the ALR as being in the “ON” position when it is actually in the “OFF” position.  

Recall risks

A faulty ALR on the front passenger seat could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in the event of an accident, upping the risk of injury.  

Warning signs 

In some instances, the “Passenger Airbag Off” sign will turn on on the vehicle’s dashboard.

Other Rivian recalls

In October 2022, Rivian recalled the 2022 R1T, 2022 R1S and 2022 EDV vehicles over faulty steering, as reported. There are no other Rivian R1S recalls at this time.       

The repair

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system free of charge. The company will reimburse customers who paid for their own repairs before the recall announcement was made.  

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by April 8, 2023.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 12,000 vehicles are affected by this Rivian airbag recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, run a Rivian recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Rivian recalls vehicles over faulty steering

Plymouth, MI – October 25, 2022 – Rivian (NYSE:RIVN), an electric vehicle company founded in 2009, is issuing a recall for 12,212 vehicles over improperly tightened steering fasteners on the wheels. These could affect the vehicle’s maneuverability, resulting in a higher risk of an accident.

The recall covers the following models:

  • 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck
  • 2022 Rivian R1S SUV
  • 2022 Rivian EDV delivery vehicle

The 2022 model year was the first for the company, and nearly all vehicles produced by Rivian so far are affected by this recall.

Recall summary

The vehicle’s steering system uses steering knuckles that allow the wheels to turn when the steering wheel is rotated left or right. The knuckles are connected to the vehicle’s frame by a part called the front upper control arm. A bolt called the steering knuckle fastener joins these two components to ensure that the vehicle’s steering remains within the proper angles

In the affected models, the fastener may not have been sufficiently tightened. This could result in the bolt coming loose while the vehicle is in operation

Recall risks

If the fastener comes loose from the steering assembly, the front wheel could end up being misaligned or even separated from the vehicle. This could make the driver lose steering control of the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

Warning signs 

Drivers of the affected vehicles may observe higher than normal noise, vibration and harshness coming from the front suspension. They might also notice changes in steering feel or performance.

The repair

To address this Rivian steering issue, dealers will inspect the steering system on the affected vehicles and adequately tighten the knuckle fasteners. They will also replace steering components as necessary. There will be no charge for these repairs, and Rivian will reimburse owners who have had such repairs made prior to the recall announcement.

 Affected owners will be notified on or around November 24, 2022.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 12,000 vehicles are affected by this Rivian steering recall. To see if your vehicle is included, run a Rivian recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool

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