Rivian R1S (2022-2023): Exterior lighting
Recall 23V233000 · Mar 31, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC
5,030
vehicles affected
5,030
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V233000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2023
- Maker
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Units affected
- 5,030
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Back up lights
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V233000?
1 model: Rivian R1S (2022-2023), about 5,030 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V233000?
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.
What can happen?
Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.