Rivian is recalling 2022 R1T vehicles with a loose steering knuckle fastener that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must have their vehicle inspected by dealers.
“Rivian R1T 2022 Recall: Loose Steering Knuckle Fastener Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81077-rivian-r1t-2022-recall-loose-steering-knuckle-fastener-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V744000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V744000).
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles due to a loose steering knuckle fastener that could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on June 10, 2022. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fastener free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Rivian R1T, 2022
Rivian R1S, 2022
Rivian EDV, 2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.
The hazard
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rivian Automotive, LLC has 24 other recalls on record since 2022-08-25. Other recent recalls of similar products include Rivian 2027 R2 Vehicles Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash (2026-09-29), Rivian R1T (2025) recall: Back view camera obstruction risks crashes (2026-09-16), and Rivian R1T (2025) recall: Turn signals may fail causing crash risk (2026-08-06). Other recent recalls of similar products include Mack 2025 TerraPro Recall: Loose Steering Gearbox Risk (2026-08-06), Toyota Lexus RX 2026 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Knuckle Failure (2026-09-17), and Hyundai 2026 Kona Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control (2026-02-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2022 Rivian R1T. The recall covers specific models with a loose steering knuckle fastener that may have been improperly tightened.
Brand
Rivian
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Vehicle
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 5 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V744000 — Rivian R1T 2022 Recall: Loose Steering Knuckle Fastener Risk
Hello,
I own a Rivian R1T 2022 Recall: Loose Steering Knuckle Fastener Risk that is covered by recall 22V744000 from Rivian.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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