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Rivian recall FSAM-1185

Rivian calls it FSAM-1185. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V159000 on Mar 9, 2023: air bags on the 2022–2023 Rivian R1S, 30 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
23V1590002022–2023 Rivian R1SAir BagsMar 9, 202330high
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured. Risk Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V159000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. FSAM-1185 is the number Rivian assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V159000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is FSAM-1185 the same recall as 23V159000?

Yes. FSAM-1185 is Rivian’s own number for it; 23V159000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does FSAM-1185 cover?

2022–2023 Rivian R1S, 30 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the FSAM-1185 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.