FSAM 997 – Steering Knuckle and Control Arm May Separate – 2022 Rivian R1T, R1S, & EDV

October 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V744000

Steering Knuckle and Control Arm May Separate

A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V744

Manufacturer RivianeBay logo Automotive, LLC

Components SUSPENSION, STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 12,212

 

Summary

RivianeBay logo Automotive, LLC (RivianeBay logo) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

 

Remedy

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 RivianeBay logo customer service at 1-888-748-4261. RivianeBay logo’s number for this recall is FSAM 997.

 

Notes

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.

 


22V-744 RivianeBay logo Recall FSAM-997 SMS Notification

Important Recall Message from RivianeBay logo. Your 2022 RivianeBay logo is included in NHTSA Recall Number 22V-744. RivianeBay logo will offer no appointment necessary visits to RivianeBay logo Service Centers and pop-up locations 7 days a week as well as Mobile Service by appointment. By calling 855-RIVIAN5 (855-748-4265), 24/7-365, you can schedule an appointment and get information on RivianeBay logo Service Center and pop-up locations. RivianeBay logo Service Centers and pop-up service locations, with expanded hours of operation, are also listed on our website. https://rivianeBay logo.com/support/article/where-can-i-take-my-rivianeBay logo-to-get-the-upper-control-arm-fastener-inspected-and-f

 


RRC-18-22-001-1: Retorque Knuckle to Upper Control Arm Fasteners, R1T and R1S

RivianeBay logo has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2022 RivianeBay logo R1T and R1S vehicles. Some of the population may have been built with improperly torqued fasteners between the knuckles and front upper control arms. An improperly torqued fastener could cause excessive wheel camber, or, in rare instances, a separation, affecting the driverโ€™s ability to control the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash. RivianeBay logo will inspect and, as necessary, properly secure the knuckle fasteners in the affected vehicles. In the event that components require replacement, RivianeBay logo will replace components, as necessary.

Document TypeSafety Recall Bulletin
DateOctober 7, 2022
Affected Region(s)USA
Affected Model(s)R1T, R1S
Model Year(s)2022
Approximate Build Dates

Refer to the FSA Dashboard to determine if this document applies to a specific vehicle.

August 2021 – September 2022
Vehicle System18 – Suspension
Minimum Service LocationService Center

 

Potentially Required Parts

Part NumberQuantityEngineering NameService Name/Notes
PT00001853-H1ASSY – UPR CONTROL ARM; FRT; LHControl Arm, Upper,

Front, LH

PT00001857-H1ASSY – UPR CONTROL ARM; FRT; RHControl Arm, Upper,

Front, RH

PT00001859-H1KNUCKLE_FR_LHKnuckle, Front, LH
PT00001860-H1KNUCKLE_FR_RHKnuckle, Front, RH

Attention: The parts listed in this table are only for unique steps that are called out in this bulletin.

Some sections of this bulletin might refer to Service Manual procedures which require additional parts. Always review the bulletin and all potentially related Service Manual procedures before ordering parts and beginning work.

 

Inspection

 Important: Perform this inspection on both the LH and RH sides of the vehicle. Do not continue to a different section until the inspection is complete on both sides.

  1. On the center display: Set the ride height to highest.

2.

  • When inspecting the LH side
  • When inspecting the RH side

3. Working in the rear of the wheelwell: Inspect the highlighted fastener.

 

Note: LH side shown.

a. If the fastener is loose, or can be freely spun by hand, perform the Replace Components section on the affected side.

b. Set a torque wrench to 20 Nm and attempt to tighten the fastener. If the fastener moves before 20 Nm is achieved, perform the Replace Components section on the affected side.

c. If the fastener is not loose and does not move before 20 Nm is applied, perform the Retorque Fastener section on the affected side.

Important: Each side of the vehicle might require a different action, based on the outcome of this inspection.

 

Replace Components

Important: Perform this section on either the LH side only, the RH side only, or both the LH and RH sides depending on the outcome of the Inspection section.

1. Replace: Knuckle, Front (refer to service manual procedure 181020010).

2. Replace: Control Arm, Upper, Front (refer to service manual procedure 181010010).

3. Reinstall all components that were removed for access and replace all non-reusable components. No additional work is required.

 

Retorque Fastener

Important: Perform this section on either the LH side only, the RH side only, or both the LH and RH sides depending on the outcome of the Inspection section.

  1. On the center display: Set the ride height to highest.

2.

  • When performing the steps in this section on the LH side
  • When performing the steps in this section on the RH side

3. Working in the rear of the wheelwell: Torque the highlighted fastener to 120 Nm.

 

CAUTION: When using a torque wrench with an offset socket, rotate the offset socket to exactly 90ยฐ from the body of the torque wrench. Other angles will cause an inaccurate torque measurement.

Note: If necessary: Use a wrench to hold the highlighted area while installing the fastener.

4. Loosen the nut 1/4 turn.

5. Repeat step 3 in this section.

6. On the center display: Set the ride height to standard.

 

Torque specifications in this section

Step NumberTorque (Nm)
3120

 


RRC-18-22-002-1: Retorque Knuckle to Upper Control Arm Fasteners, EDV

RivianeBay logo has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2022 RivianeBay logo EDV vehicles, which, to date, have been delivered solely to Amazon. Some of the population may have been built with improperly torqued fasteners between the knuckles and front upper control arms. An improperly torqued knuckle fastener could cause excessive wheel camber, or, in rare instances, a separation, affecting the driverโ€™s ability to control the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash. RivianeBay logo will inspect and, as necessary, properly secure the knuckle fasteners in the affected vehicles. In the event that components require replacement, RivianeBay logo will replace components, as necessary.

Document TypeSafety Recall Bulletin
DateOctober 7, 2022
Affected Region(s)USA
Affected Model(s)EDV
Model Year(s)2022
Approximate Build Dates

Refer to the FSA Dashboard to determine if this document applies to a specific vehicle.

December 2021 – September 2022
Vehicle System18 – Suspension
Minimum Service LocationService Center

 

Potentially Required Parts

Part NumberQuantityEngineering NameService Name/Notes
PT00044840-D1ASSY – UPR CONTROL ARM; FRT; LHControl Arm, Upper,

Front, LH

PT00044838-D1ASSY – UPR CONTROL ARM; FRT; RHControl Arm, Upper,

Front, RH

PT00044843-E1KNUCKLE – FRT; LHKnuckle, Front, LH
PT00044842-E1KNUCKLE – FRT; RHKnuckle, Front, RH

 Attention: The parts listed in this table are only for unique steps that are called out in this bulletin.

Some sections of this bulletin might refer to Service Manual procedures which require additional parts. Always review the bulletin and all potentially related Service Manual procedures before ordering parts and beginning work.

 

Inspection

 Important: Perform this inspection on both the LH and RH sides of the vehicle. Do not continue to a different section until the inspection is complete on both sides.

1.

  • When inspecting the LH side
  • When inspecting the RH side

2. Working in the front of the wheelwell: Inspect the highlighted fastener.

 

Note: LH side shown.

a. If the fastener is loose, or can be freely spun by hand, perform the Replace Components section on the affected side.

b. Set a torque wrench to 20 Nm and attempt to tighten the fastener. If the fastener moves before 20 Nm is achieved, perform the Replace Components section on the affected side.

c. If the fastener is not loose and does not move before 20 Nm is applied, perform the Retorque Fastener section on the affected side.

Important: Each side of the vehicle might require a different action, based on the outcome of this inspection.

 

Replace Components

 Important: Perform this section on either the LH side only, the RH side only, or both the LH and RH sides depending on the outcome of the Inspection section.

1. Replace: Knuckle, Front (refer to service manual procedure 181020010).

2. Replace: Control Arm, Upper, Front (refer to service manual procedure 181010010).

3. Reinstall all components that were removed for access and replace all non-reusable components. No additional work is required.

 

Retorque Fastener

Important: Perform this section on either the LH side only, the RH side only, or both the LH and RH sides depending on the outcome of the Inspection section.

1.

  • When performing the steps in this section on the LH side
  • When performing the steps in this section on the RH side

2. Working in the front of the wheelwell: Torque the highlighted fastener to 120 Nm.

CAUTION: When using a torque wrench with an offset socket, rotate the offset socket to exactly 90ยฐ from the body of the torque wrench. Other angles will cause an inaccurate torque measurement.

Note: If necessary: Use a wrench to hold the highlighted area while installing the fastener.

3. Loosen the nut 1/4 turn.

4. Repeat step 2 in this section.

 

Torque specifications in this section

Step NumberTorque (Nm)
2120

 


Chronology :

On August 13, 2022, RivianeBay logo identified a vehicle where the upper control arm had separated from the steering knuckle. The incident was reviewed by engineering and an investigation into root cause and scope was
initiated.

On September 24, 2022, RivianeBay logo became aware of two vehicles where the steering knuckle had become loose or separated.

As of September 28, 2022, RivianeBay logo had become aware of six reports potentially related to this issue that had accumulated over the production of R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles (a rate of 0.037%).

On September 29, 2022, RivianeBay logo completed its investigation, confirming the suspected root cause, risk assessment, remedy, and affected population.

On September 30, 2022, RivianeBay logo determined that a safety-related defect exists related to this matter.

 


3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
RIVIANeBay logoEDV2022
RIVIANeBay logoR1S2022
RIVIANeBay logoR1T2022

 


12 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V744-8353.pdf 645.627KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V744-5291.PDF 215.529KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V744-2408.pdf 824.456KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V744-7082.pdf 868.379KB

 


Service Customer Email

RMISC-22V744-1988.pdf 123.562KB

 


Email

RMISC-22V744-1881.pdf 136.926KB

 


Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 – 10/11/2022

RCLRPT-22V744-5844.PDF 215.716KB

 


SMS Notification

RMISC-22V744-1054.pdf 46.346KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V744-8813.pdf 111.868KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V744-4084.PDF 211.149KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V744-3249.PDF 211.253KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22V744-0268.PDF 211.339KB

 


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