Defect Description
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.
Remedy
Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RIVIAN | R1T |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.