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Rivian R1T Recall 23V109: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 23V109, reported February 22, 2023, 12,716 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles have a faulty automatic locking retractor sensor in the front passenger seat belt system. The sensor may incorrectly report that the seat belt's automatic locking feature is ON when it is actually OFF. As a result, the front passenger airbag may be suppressed or deploy improperly, and the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.

If the airbag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger faces a higher risk of injury in a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall, especially if a passenger regularly rides in the front seat.

Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt system and replace components as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 and reference recall FSAM-1166.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V109Rivian Automotive, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Rivian R1S2022
Rivian R1T2022