Misaligned R1T panel alignments resolved by Service Center

[DaveA]

I can’t stop looking at all vehicles now with a critical eye. Honestly thinking about going back to a beater at this point. Life was easier then.

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[Riviot]

I can’t stop looking at all vehicles now with a critical eye. Honestly thinking about going back to a beater at this point. Life was easier then.

Amen, Brother. Hoping to get my 2000 Disco back when my buddy transfers units.

 

[mini2nut]

I really don't think any of those are bad to be perfectly honest. I've seen some on here that I wouldn't accept, but my truck has a few of those minor misalignments and it doesn't bother me in the least bit. This isn't a Rolls Royce.

I fully agree. The average car buyer would not have noticed these slight body panel misalignment issues.

Yes, all of the food cans in our kitchen cabinet must be facing label side out, the spice drawer is in alphabetical order, my rolling tool chest in the garage has all of the drawers labeled, etc. It’s a sickness

 

[goldburger]

Yes, I am very pleased with the work performed.

Funny, it wasn’t assembled on a Monday or Friday. Door sticker shows it was assembled on a Saturday. No rattles, squeaks or wind noise either.

My door sticker just shows month and year

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I fully agree. The average car buyer would not have noticed these slight body panel misalignment issues.

Yes, all of the cans in our kitchen cabinet must be facing label side out. The spice drawer is in alphabetical order. I could go on and on. It’s a sickness

Im with you on the spice drawer. That has more to do with loving to cook and it being really annoying when I’m looking for a spice but cannot find it.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Yes, I am a bit anal retentive. The first thing I notice on a new vehicle is body panel alignment. Are the panel gaps tight and even? Are body panels flush with each other? Are body panels aligned, etc. I consider Porsche and Audi the top two companies to have near perfect body panel fitment.

Upon delivery last month my worst fears were realized. Out of 11 panels that are hung on the R1T my entire drivers side was wonky. Hood/fender corner, charging door, front door, rear door and Gear Tunnel panels were slightly misaligned at the assembly plant.

When I pointed out these issues to my delivery person he agreed they were “not to spec” and said no problem. The SC tech’s would align every panel and we filled out a service ticket on the spot.

I am happy to report that my local Rivian SC technicians loosened and re-aligned all of the body panels to my satisfaction. My anal retentive side is now happy Why isn‘t QC factory QC picking up on this before vehicles leave the factory?

Here are some BEFORE and AFTER photos…

Wow, I think I'm going to be sick
Wait, which ones are the before and which the after?

 

[broc]

Mine had a few panels alignment issues, the worst being the driver gear tunnel door which stuck out proud. Glaringly obvious when looking through the rearview mirror. SC did a great job fixing but also chose to adjust the pass side. Somehow they dinged that gt door in a spot that is inaccessible with pointless dent removal. They said that the may have to replace the door and can't get me in until May. Ugh. I know accidents happen but it seems like the factory is swamping the SC's with stuff like gross panel misalignment that is easily identifiable and could be addressed with slightly higher QC. They know it's going to be an issue with the customer and they know that the SC's are lacking capacity.

 

[kizamybute']

My Hood looked exactly the same as the OP's when I got my truck. Charge port door was off too. When I had it in for the recall, I had them take care of that as well. Still not perfect, but definitely better than it was. Both sides of my hood were inward from the edge of the fenders. Don't know what they did to fix it, but it looked like they needed to be bent outward to get them to line up as other areas of the hood line up fine. Was just the two points on each side that were bent inward too much.

 

[mini2nut]

I feel that the small number of SC's are overwhelmed. My local SC has their technicians working 2 shifts because of the heavy workload.

When picking up my truck from the SC I decided to look over over some of the vehicles that were ready for delivery. I noticed a LOT of glaring panel alignment issues. I feel production is priority #1 at the IL assembly plant.

 

[goldburger]

How's this for your OCD?!

 

[SlaterGS]

How's this for your OCD?!

I'm not a fan of the pointless red circles that people use to point out the obvious, but I may need some help in seeing the problem here

Edit: I think I see it now. I'm clearly not the type of person that cares as much as you all about some of these things lol

 

[mabowden]

I'm very happy with all of my panel gaps except one. Going into service next Friday- do you think I should create a ticket for this as well?

It's like its got a snaggle tooth or something.

 

[tgo10000]

I'm very happy with all of my panel gaps except one. Going into service next Friday- do you think I should create a ticket for this as well?

It's like its got a snaggle tooth or something.

Absolutely you need a snaggle tooth free zone

 

[mini2nut]

The FG one gets an OK by me. The RB one needs a service ticket.

 

[goldburger]

The FG one gets an OK by me. The RB one needs a service ticket.

Ya I don’t have a service ticket for it. It’s just funny how big they are. Maybe because I look at it everyday it’s more noticeable for me.

The only panels I’ve tried to repair are the gear tunnel doors because it’s functional. And they did not do a good job with it unfortunately.

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