Rivian has recalled 536 R1S SUVs and R1T pickups because their seat belts may not be properly attached.
The company tells federal safety regulators that “on certain R1T and R1S vehicles, the seat belt D-ring bolt for the front driver and/or passenger seat belt D-ring may not have been properly installed during the vehicle manufacturing process.” That could leave the belts weaker than designed.
Rivian is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem.
The company will inspect the seatbelt assemblies and, if necessary, reinstall them to fix the problem.
As with all recall repairs, the fix is free. Manufacturers attempt to contact every owner, but they don’t always reach them all with the news. Find out if your car has ever been recalled at our recall center.
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