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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.
- Risk
- Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.
- 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
The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases it, so the vehicle may fail to activate its auto-hold or park function as intended.
If auto-hold or park does not engage, the vehicle can move unintentionally, which increases the risk of a crash.
Rivian is providing a free over-the-air software update, and will also replace the accelerator pedal at no cost. Owners who received the notification letter mailed January 18, 2024 can contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 (recall FSAM 1342). Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Rivian R1S | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Rivian R1T | 2022 |