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Rivian R1S side curtain airbags improperly secured

NHTSA campaign 23V159000 · Reported Mar 9, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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If the air bags are not properly secured, they may not work as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V159000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 9, 2023
Manufacturer	Rivian Automotive, LLC
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window:curtain
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The fasteners that hold the side curtain air bags in place, on both the left and right sides, may not be properly secured.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Rivian service center, or call 1-888-748-4261, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V159000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Rivian R1S
2023 Rivian R1S

Who to contact

Rivian — official Rivian recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-748-4261

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.