RIVIAN R1T 2023: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V783000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RIVIAN | R1T | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Rivian Automotive, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FSAM-1331
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1463
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103
Rivian Automotive, LLC "Rivian" is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.
The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Rivian has released an over-the-air "OTA" software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
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.
