Rivian EDV, R1S, R1T vehicles recalled for improperly aimed headlights
Rivian is recalling 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles because headlights may be improperly aimed, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
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: This recall meets criteria for severity score 3 (High): it involves a risk-of-harm product where injury or property damage has not yet been reported. The source states no illnesses or injuries, making the hazard of increased crash risk theoretical rather than confirmed.
Plain-English summary
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles due to improperly aimed headlights. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which governs lamp and reflective device requirements.
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Approximately 2,334 vehicles are affected across multiple model years. Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners can contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2024 RIVIAN EDV
- Brand
- RIVIAN
- Manufacturer
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Headlights
- Hazard
- improperly-aimed-headlights
- visibility-impairment
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 2,334
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)
- EDV
- R1T
- R1S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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