NHTSA recall 22V-319: Seats

Rivian Automotive, LLC · Reported May 10, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Seats recall

22V-319
May 10, 2022 · Rivian Automotive, LLC
Problem
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 risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V319000
ManufacturerRivian Automotive, LLC
Report dateMay 10, 2022
ComponentSeats
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles