The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V159000·Announced 2023-03-09

Rivian R1S vehicles recalled for improperly secured side curtain air bags

Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles because fasteners securing the side curtain air bags may be improperly secured, potentially preventing proper deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Structural vehicle defect affecting safety-critical side curtain air bags with potential crash-injury risk. No injuries or deaths reported, but the defect warrants High severity due to the safety-critical nature of air bags.

Plain-English summary

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

If these fasteners are improperly secured, the side curtain air bags may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Owners have been notified of this recall. Rivian dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to arrange service, or 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 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air bag system
Hazard
Affected units
30

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 (1)

  • R1S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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