RIVIAN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-01-15

Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles' second-row seat bolts may be loose

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-15
Manufacturer	Rivian Automotive, LLC
Models affected	R1S, R1T
Model year	2022-2026, 2022-2025
Units affected	869
Defect	Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened._x000D_ An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Component	SEAT BELTS
Remedy	Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Recall number	26V009000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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