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WarningCampaign #24V408000Airbags / Restraints

Rivian Recalls Multiple Models: AIR BAGS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Rivian R1t
Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Deployed vehicle airbag at the steering wheel — representative photo for NHTSA airbag/restraint recall
A deployed airbag and steering wheel inside a vehicle (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Shixart1985 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Rivian R1t
  • 2024 Rivian R1s

Recall Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

Consequence

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Rivian R1t involving air bags:critical fasteners, reported on June 5, 2024. Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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