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SevereNHTSA·22V744000·Announced 2022-06-10

2022 Rivian R1T steering knuckle fastener loose, increasing crash risk

Rivian is recalling 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles due to front steering knuckle fasteners that may be improperly tightened. A loose fastener could separate, causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting critical steering suspension components. A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk. This meets the rubric criterion for Severe-level recalls involving structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive is recalling certain 2022 model year R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the fastener connecting the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened during assembly. A loose fastener could separate, resulting in loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The recall affects approximately 12,212 vehicles with this condition. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022.

Rivian dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener at no cost to vehicle owners. Owners should contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to schedule an appointment. Rivian's internal reference number for this recall is FSAM 997. For additional information, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 RIVIAN R1T
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension System
Hazard
  • fastener-loosening
  • steering-defect
  • loss-of-control
Affected units
12,212

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • R1T
  • R1S
  • EDV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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