Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
- Component
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
- Manufacturer
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,463
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-11-21
- Owners notified
- 2023-12-21
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.