FSAM-1216 Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights – 2022-2023 Rivian R1S

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23V-233 Rivian Recall FSAM-1216 R1S Backup Lamps SMS
Important Recall Message from Rivian. Your Rivian R1S is included in NHTSA Recall Number 23V-233. Please call Rivian Service Support at 855-RIVIAN5 (855-748-4265) to schedule your recall appointment immediately. Information about this recall is listed on our website, https://rivian.com/support/article/recall-information. If you need additional information, you can also call 855-RIVIAN5 (855-748-4265), 24/7-365.

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Dear
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Rivian Automotive, LLC has decided that certain model year 2022–2023 Rivian R1S vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Our records show that you are the owner
of a vehicle affected by this action.
What is the problem?
The affected vehicles were built with backup lamps that do not comply with regulatory visibility requirements. When the vehicle is in reverse, the back-up lamps will illuminate. However, the optical center may not be visible from the specified planes. This noncompliance may affect visibility and potentially increase the risk of a crash.
What will Rivian do?
Rivian is working as quickly as possible to prepare the remedy plan to address the backup lamps that do not meet regulatory visibility requirements. We will send you another letter once repairs can begin. The recall service will be available at no cost to you.
What should you do?
You will be notified when the remedy becomes available. At that time, you will be able to schedule this repair with your Rivian Service Center. Information about this recall and the status of the remedy plan is listed on our website.
https://rivian.com/support/article/recall-information
Do you have other questions?
If you have further questions, please call Rivian Service at 1-855-748-4265. For additional information please visit NHTSA.gov/recalls. If you believe that Rivian has failed or is unable
to remedy the defect within a reasonable time or without charge, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. The quality and safety of your vehicle
is of the utmost importance to us.
Rivian
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
INTERIM NOTICE
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2022–2023 Rivian R1S
Backup Lamps
NHTSA Recall No. 23V-233
Rivian Recall No. FSAM-1216
For updated information, please visit NHTSA.gov/recalls
14600 Myford Road | Irvine, California 92606 | 1-855-748-4265

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RRC-82-23-001-1: Replace Backup Lamps Due to Regulatory Visibility Requirements
Rivian has decided that certain model year 2022-2023 R1S vehicles may have been built with backup lamps that may not comply with regulatory visibility requirements. When the vehicle is in reverse, the back-up lamps will illuminate. However, the optical center may not be visible from the specified planes. Though this noncompliance may affect visibility and potentially increase the risk of a crash, the vehicle will make reverse operating sounds which will be noticeable to pedestrians and as required by FMVSS 141, Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Additionally, sensors and backup cameras will detect objects in close proximity to the rear, providing visibility to the rear and triggering visual and audible alerts to the driver as required by FMVSS 111, Rear visibility. Pursuant to its recall determination, Rivian will replace the LH and RH backup lamps.
Document Type
Safety Recall Bulletin
Date
July 11, 2023
Affected Region(s)
USA, Canada
Affected Model(s)
R1S
Model Year(s)
2022 – 2023
Approximate Build Dates
Refer to Open Containments in ServiceOS to determine if this document applies to a specific vehicle.
November 2021 – March 2023
Vehicle System
82 – Lighting
Minimum Service Location
Mobile
Required Parts
Part Number
Quantity
Engineering Name
Service Name/Notes
PT00986228-C
1
REFLEX FOG REVERSE LAMP RR LH
Reflector/Lamp, Reverse, Fog, LH
PT00986229-C
1
REFLEX FOG REVERSE LAMP RR RH
Reflector/Lamp, Reverse, Fog, 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.
Procedure
1.
On both sides: Replace: Reflector/Lamp, Reverse, Fog (refer to service manual procedure 821024010).
2.
Reinstall all components that were removed for access and replace all non-reusable components. Refer to the service manual procedures referenced in this document for additional component reusability information and torque specifications.
RRC-82-23-001-1: Replace Backup Lamps Due to Regulatory Visibility Requirements, Page 1
Labor Codes
Labor Code
Description
RRC822300100
RRC-82-23-001 not applicable
RRC822300101
Replace LH and RH backup lamps
Contact ServiceDocumentFeedback@rivian.com regarding labor codes and document content.
RRC-82-23-001-1: Replace Backup Lamps Due to Regulatory Visibility Requirements, Page 2

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Dear
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Rivian Automotive, LLC has decided that certain model year 2022 – 2023 Rivian R1S vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Our records show that you are the owner
of a vehicle affected by this action.
What is the problem?
The affected vehicles were built with backup lamps that do not comply with regulatory visibility requirements. When the vehicle is in reverse, the back-up lamps will illuminate. However, the optical center may not be visible from the specified planes. This noncompliance may affect visibility and potentially increase the risk of a crash.
What will Rivian do?
Rivian will replace the backup lamps that do not meet regulatory visibility requirements.
The recall service will be available at no cost to you.
What should you do?
Please call 1-855-748-4265 to schedule the recall service repair with your Rivian Service Center immediately. The estimated recall service time should take less than an hour to complete, please plan accordingly. Information
about this recall is listed on our website.
https://rivian.com/support/article/recall-information
Do you have other questions?
If you have further questions, please call Rivian Service Support at 1-855-748-4265. For additional information please visit NHTSA.gov/recalls. If you believe that Rivian has failed
or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time or without charge, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety
Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. The quality and safety of your vehicle is of the utmost importance to us.
Rivian
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2022–2023 Rivian R1S
Backup Lamps
NHTSA Recall No. 23V-233
Rivian Recall No. FSAM-1216
For updated information, please visit NHTSA.gov/recalls
14600 Myford Road | Irvine, California 92606 | 1-855-748-4265

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-233
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Rivian Automotive, LLC MAR 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-233 Manufacturer Recall No. : FSAM-1216 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Rivian Automotive, LLC Address : 13250 North Haggerty Road
PLYMOUTH MI 48170
Company phone : 999
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 5,030 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Rivian R1S Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Certain 2022 and 2023 R1S vehicles.
The affected vehicle production period began on November 19, 2021, when Rivian Automotive, LLC (“Rivian”) started to build R1S vehicles with backup lamps that do not meet regulatory visibility requirements and ended on March 21, 2023, when Rivian stopped building R1S vehicles that do not meet regulatory visibility requirements. The suspect population was determined using Rivian component traceability information.
Production Dates : NOV 19, 2021 – MAR 21, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the Noncompliance :
FMVSS 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. S6.4.2 requires that each backup lamp must meet applicable visibility requirements specified in Table V-a of the standard. Table V-a prescribes horizontal and vertical planes to the rear of the vehicle from which the optical center of at least one backup lamp must be visible. On certain R1S vehicles, the optical center of at least one lamp may not be visible from these planes. This condition represents a noncompliance with the visibility requirements of FMVSS 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : When the vehicle is in reverse, the back-up lamps will illuminate. However,
the optical center may not be visible from the specified planes. Though this Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-233 Page 2 noncompliance may affect visibility and potentially increase the risk of a crash, the vehicle will make reverse operating sounds which will be noticeable to pedestrians and as required by FMVSS 141, Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Additionally, sensors and backup cameras will detect objects in close proximity to the rear, providing visibility to the rear as required by FMVSS 111, Rear visibility and triggering visual and audible alerts to the driver.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The vehicle will make reverse operating sounds, as required by FMVSS 141, which will be noticeable to pedestrians. Additionally, sensors and backup cameras will detect objects in close proximity to the rear, providing visibility to the rear as required by FMVSS 111 and triggering visual and audible alerts to the driver. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Reflector/Lamp Component Description : Reverse, Fog
Component Part Number : PT00051377-C, PT00051378-C Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : AMS CO., LTD
Address : 95, Geumbak-Ro, Jain-Myeon
Gyeongsan-Si Gyeongbuk Foreign States 38558 Country : Korea, Republic of Chronology :
On March 08, 2023, Rivian learned that the backup lamps on the R1S may not meet the requirements of FMVSS 108.
On March 09, 2023, Rivian opened an investigation to determine if a noncompliance may exist.
On March 24, 2023, Rivian concluded its investigation and determined to file a Part 573 report, indicating a noncompliance to FMVSS 108.
As of the date of this filing, Rivian is not aware of any crash, death, injury, field report, or warranty claim The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-233
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
related to this issue in any market.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Rivian will repair or replace the backup lamps to ensure compliance with
FMVSS 108.
Rivian has a policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have paid for a repair that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, Rivian, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The remedy backup lamps are a revised design that conform to FMVSS 108 visibility requirements.
NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Rivian will mail notifications on or before May 20, 2023.
As a direct-to consumer manufacturer, Rivian owns and operates all of the Company’s sales and service operations. As all “dealers” are Rivian owned entities, notification will be through internal means to our licensed store and service operations addressing this recall on or before the date set forth in this response.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 20, 2023 – MAY 20, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 20, 2023 – MAY 20, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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