Rivian R1t, R1s recall (23V109000)

Rivian · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V109000
Report Received: 2023-02-22
Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC
Make: Rivian
Model(s): R1T, R1S
Model Year(s): 2022
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potentially Affected Units: 12,716

Defect Description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

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