Service bulletin RCA-78-22-004-1
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10209956 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2022-04-06 |
| Manufacturer's number | RCA-78-22-004-1 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2022-03-24 |
| NHTSA component | AIR BAGS; SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience a wire harness clip becoming unseated under the front passenger seat. If this clip becomes unseated, there is a potential for this harness to make contact with the seat track during seat movement. While this potential contact has not been observed to date in any vehicle, it could result in damage to the wires inside the harness, which includes wires connecting to the seat belt anchor pre-tensioner, the seat-mounted side airbag, occupant classification sensor (OCS), and/or other seat functions such as powered movement. Damage to the occupant protection-related wires would illuminate the airbag warning light. If unrepaired, the damage may impact performance of the seat belt anchor pretensioner and OCS. If damage to the OCS wires results in a loss of the OCS, the system defaults to a 50% male deployment profile, deploying the passenger airbag if needed. The primary function of the seat belt and its retractor pretensioner would not be affected under the damaged wire condition described above. Rivian will inspect the front passenger seat body harness edge clip and wiring, reseating the edge clip as necessary. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Air bags, Electrical system, Seat belts
| RIVIAN R1T | 2022 |
|---|
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 26V009000 | 2026-01-15. SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| 25V370000 | 2025-06-03. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| 24V408000 | 2024-06-05. AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN; AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| 23V109000 | 2023-02-22. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| 22V641000 | 2022-08-25. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| 22V319000 | 2022-05-10. AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| RSB-86-26-001-1 | 2026-06-04. Service bulletin. Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have ultrasonic sensors detached from the front fascia mounting area. After detachment, the ultrasonic sensor may become dislodged and hang inside the front fascia, causing customer notifications for sensor issues and potential sensor damage. Upon ultrasonic sensor detachment, Rivian will perform an ultrasonic sensor repair to secure the sensor to the front fascia. |
|---|---|
| 12v Battery Low SMS 2 | 2026-03-04. Other. SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures. |
| 12v Battery Low SMS 1 | 2026-03-04. Other. SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid drivability interruptions. |
| SMS - Campaign awareness | 2025-04-02. Other. Bulk SMS - Service Campaign Awareness |
| 3P Information Email | 2025-03-05. Other. We’re reaching out about your <<<R1T,R1S>>> (VIN: <<insert VIN here>>). We need to <<<replace the 12V battery>><<,>> << and>> swap the HVAC drain plug <<,>> << and>> <<inspect the wheel hub bolt torque>>> on your <<<R1T,R1S>>>. You’ve got options — schedule an appointment at your local Rivian Service Center or with one of our qualified third-party providers. Either way, these services are covered under warranty at no cost to you. Whichever option you choose, give us a call and we will help you schedule an appointment. |
| Bundled Campaign SMS | 2025-03-05. Other. Rivian Internal Hi <customer name>, We’re reaching out about your Rivian. We identified a need to inspect your vehicle for a potential issue that could result in being unable to access or drive your vehicle—and may even require a tow. Schedule an appointment with your local Rivian Service Center or with one of our qualified third-party providers. Both options are covered under warranty at no cost to you. Whichever option you choose, give us a call to schedule your appointment at (855) 748-4265. |
| RCA-78-25-001-1 | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles that were built with programming for early vehicle driver assistance/audio/display module use cases. This programming needs to be updated to allow the customer to use the Google Cast feature of Connect+. No driver assistance features are affected. Rivian will reprogram or replace the affected module. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles. |
| Proactive Service Bundle | 2024-12-04. Other. Text message sent to customers to encourage them to call and schedule service. |
| RCA-78-24-001-1 | 2024-10-03. Service campaign. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with the incorrect interior audio amplifier. On these vehicles, a firmware update may cause the audio system to stop working. Rivian will replace the interior audio amplifier. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles. |
| SMS Comm Out Upd | 2024-05-02. Service bulletin. 4/24/2024 Rivian Vehicle Connectivity Outage SMS Renotification Reminder from Rivian. We noticed your vehicle is still offline. To restore connectivity, simply restart your vehicle’s software: - Make sure your vehicle is in Park - Find the two outermost control buttons on the steering wheel - Press both buttons at the same time and hold for 15 seconds. For an illustrated guide, visit our Support Center: https://rivn.co/connectivity |