⚠️ Rivian Recall: insufficiently torqued front upper control arm & steering knuckle fastener [official torque value = 90 lb-ft / 122 Nm]

[JGard18]

Somehow my truck is not part of this recall. My truck was in for service last week, Monday through Wednesday, I wonder if they just did this for me before the recall was issued

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[ryanpei]

I just took delivery of my R1T on October 5th, Wednesday. It’s like, what the hell, they had my vehicle at the service center in Chelsea, MA.(Boston area) 2 days ago before delivery to my home. They could have fixed it then. ?
Being in MA I need to get an inspection sticker within 7 days of registration. They’re real stickler’s about that. They lock up my whole family.
Wished they would have gotten my sticker hen they registered it for me. Dealers usually do that for you. Guess I’ll have to ge

I just took delivery of my R1T on Wednesday Oct 5. It was delivered from the Boston service center (Chelsea, Ma actually). ? 2 days ago they could have checked it ?.
Being in Massachusetts I need to get an vehicle inspection sticker within 7 days of registration. I don’t know why Rivian didn’t do that for me.
Come Monday I’ll have 2 days to get a sticker or local police will lock up my whole family. ?. Ma. Is tough on this for some reason.
Anyway, it is what it is. Maybe I’ll get some kind of grace period. Be nice if they came to my home to do it. I’m about 1 hour and fifteen minutes away. I’ll have to call on Monday.
Good luck to everyone on this.

Hi Don,

Got mine the day after you. 11XXX. Not sure if mine was checked before delivery. No email yet.
I agree, the MA inspection thing is a pain.
Tesla was the same way. Had to go from dealership to the inspection garage.

Got mine inspected yesterday. Guy wanted to chat more than inspect, but they do a lot of EV's, so that's why I took it there.

 

[Dogtor]

I got this handy cardboard box with my floor mats today, just in time to check this bolt situation. Found it easier to access the left front bolt from behind with the steering turned full right..... and it was not torqued to 90 ft lb. Already have service scheduled for next week so I'll have them check my "work".

 

[1shadowsabre]

I got this handy cardboard box with my floor mats today, just in time to check this bolt situation. Found it easier to access the left front bolt from behind with the steering turned full right..... and it was not torqued to 90 ft lb. Already have service scheduled for next week so I'll have them check my "work".

Yep, torque it yourself. simple

 

[R1Tom]

I got this handy cardboard box with my floor mats today, just in time to check this bolt situation. Found it easier to access the left front bolt from behind with the steering turned full right..... and it was not torqued to 90 ft lb. Already have service scheduled for next week so I'll have them check my "work".

Mine were well under 90...more like 10. Actually thought my 21mm socket wasn't on the nut at first.....but it was! Also this reduced front end noise I have been hearing by alot. I would call it normal now I think(except small half shaft noises still).

I have my appointment this week to officially have them factory torqued and logged.

What is sad is truck was in not too long ago for front end noise and they sent it back as normal. Too bad when suspension noise is noted, that a torque check isn't even performed as part of the investigation and instead it deemed normal.

 

[TXR1S]

FYI for anyone torquing themselves- it’s a 21mm socket.

 

[ironpig]

Somehow my truck is not part of this recall. My truck was in for service last week, Monday through Wednesday, I wonder if they just did this for me before the recall was issued

very likely. I had mine done 2 weeks before the recall went out when they were out for something else. I turned the wheel while he tightened bolts so it went super fast.

 

[bobaurora]

I haven't gotten the recall but wondering if anyone who picked up in the last 10 days out of chicago has gotten the recall? I did notice when i picked up on Sept 30 that all vehicles in the parking lot were in off road mode at max height. Speculate they had just gone around and checked/fixed them all.

 

[Christopher]

Received a text message this morning. Unfortunately URL is broken with 404 Error so I've replaced it with the correct URL.


Important Recall Message from Rivian. Your 2022 Rivian is included in NHTSA Recall Number 22V-744. Rivian will offer no appointment necessary visits to Rivian Service Centers and pop-up locations 7 days a week as well as Mobile Service by appointment. By calling 855-RIVIAN5 (855-748-4265), 24/7-365, you can schedule an appointment and get information on Rivian Service Center and pop-up locations. Rivian Service Centers and pop-up service locations, with expanded hours of operation, are also listed on our website. https://rivian.com/support/article/...he-upper-control-arm-fastener-inspected-and-f

 

[RivianCurious]

Also got the email. On hold now to make a service appointment. These folks were probably hoping for a chill Friday night.

It does not look like you need an appointment at the Chelsea MA service center. I am there right now for some other service but I see folks driving right up and getting the torque adjustment in a drive through line in the parking lot. It looks like the job takes about 10 minutes.

 

[JamesPolk24]

Anyone out there get drive up service in Plymouth, MI?

 

[eggpaul]

I got this handy cardboard box with my floor mats today, just in time to check this bolt situation. Found it easier to access the left front bolt from behind with the steering turned full right..... and it was not torqued to 90 ft lb. Already have service scheduled for next week so I'll have them check my "work".

What was it at before you tightened it?

 

[eggpaul]

Mine were well under 90...more like 10. Actually thought my 21mm socket wasn't on the nut at first.....but it was! Also this reduced front end noise I have been hearing by alot. I would call it normal now I think(except small half shaft noises still).

I have my appointment this week to officially have them factory torqued and logged.

What is sad is truck was in not too long ago for front end noise and they sent it back as normal. Too bad when suspension noise is noted, that a torque check isn't even performed as part of the investigation and instead it deemed normal.

I wonder if the trucks need an alignment after this?

 

[DaveA]

Mobile service coming Wednesday to check mine , but everything looks good from my inspection. Other than I have marker dashes on passenger side bolt, but not on driver? Is that normal, or should witness marks be on all bolts?

 

[schwartz83]

I wonder if the trucks need an alignment after this?

Might be all in my head, but I think it might have fixed mine. I had a slight pull to the right and it sure seemed like is was gone on the way back from the service center.

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