The defect
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 2022, 2023 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 2022 | 6 | 13 |
| Rivian R1S | 2023 | 76 | 10 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2023
36 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the exterior lighting; Rivian Automotive, LLC filed 25 campaigns in all.
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| 23V825000 7 Dec 2023 | PILOTCAR EV INC. |
| 23V814000 4 Dec 2023 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 23V802000 28 Nov 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V765000 13 Nov 2023 | Newell Coach Corp. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023