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SevereNHTSA·24V408000·Announced 2024-05-06

Rivian R1S and R1T damaged pillar clips affect airbag deployment

Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1S and R1T vehicles. Damaged attachment clips on pillar trim panels may prevent proper side curtain airbag deployment in a crash, increasing injury 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 involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the critical side curtain airbag deployment system. Although no injuries have been reported, improper airbag deployment in a crash poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the Severe classification criterion.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1S and R1T vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure. According to NHTSA, approximately 1,723 vehicles are potentially affected.

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain airbag deployment, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. If an airbag does not deploy properly due to these damaged clips, occupants may not receive the full protective benefits of the airbag system.

The recall remedy is replacement of the pillar trim panels at no cost to the owner. Rivian mailed owner notification letters on July 16, 2024. Owners can contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 (Rivian's recall number is FSAM 1464) or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 RIVIAN R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Safety System
Hazard
  • fastener-damage
  • airbag-deployment
Affected units
1,723

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 (2)

  • R1S
  • R1T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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