Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles due to reverse lights that may not be visible from some angles, potentially causing crashes. Owners must contact Rivian for free repair or replacement.
Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
Rivian is recalling some 2022-2023 R1S electric vehicles because reverse lights might not be visible from certain angles, which could lead to crashes. This affects vehicle owners who received notification letters mailed in July 2023.
The reverse lights may not be visible from certain angles, meaning drivers might not see the vehicle's lights when reversing. This could cause crashes, especially in low-visibility conditions like nighttime or poor weather.
Owners of 2022-2023 Rivian R1S vehicles who received notification letters mailed July 12, 2023, are affected. Drivers using these vehicles during nighttime or low-visibility conditions are at higher risk.
Check if your Rivian R1S was manufactured in 2022 or 2023. The recall was announced in July 2023, and notification letters were mailed to owners on July 12, 2023.
Call 1-855-748-4265 to schedule a repair or replacement of the reverse lights at no cost.
Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights for free once you contact them.
Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.
The reverse lights may not be visible from certain angles, causing vehicles to fail federal safety standards for visibility.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2022-2023 Rivian R1S and you received a notification letter mailed July 12, 2023.
Contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265 to get a free repair or replacement of the reverse lights.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V233000 — Rivian Rivian Hello, I own a Rivian that is covered by recall 23V233000 from Rivian. The official recall notice states: Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216. 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.
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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.
