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- AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.
- Risk
- Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Rivian R1S SUVs may have fasteners that are not properly secured to the left and right side curtain airbags. If these airbags are not secured correctly, they may not perform as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.
Authorized Rivian dealers will secure or replace the side curtain airbags as needed. The repair is free of charge, and all owners have been notified. Rivian states that all affected vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023.
If you own a 2022 or 2023 Rivian R1S, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261, referencing recall FSAM-1185, to schedule your repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Rivian R1S | 20222023 |
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