NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V233000 · manufacturer campaign FSAM-1216

Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights — Rivian · reported 31 Mar 2023 · 5,030 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V233000
Manufacturer campaign
FSAM-1216
Filed by
Rivian Automotive, Llc
Report received
31 Mar 2023
Owners notified
12 Jul 2023
Potentially affected
5,030

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Rivian R1s 2023 Rivian R1s

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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