Rivian Dodges Recall Over Tiny Label Mix-Up on Vans
Published Date: 7/6/2026
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Summary
Rivian found a small labeling mix-up on about 1,278 of their 2022 electric delivery vans, but it doesn’t affect safety. The government agreed this issue is minor, so Rivian won’t have to fix or recall the vans. This means no extra costs or delays for owners or the company.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No Recall or Repair for 1,278 Vans
About 1,278 model year 2022 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans (manufactured December 10, 2021 through September 27, 2022) had a label placement mix-up but NHTSA found it inconsequential to safety. Rivian is exempted from notifying owners or providing a free remedy, so owners will not face a recall, repairs, or delays for these vehicles.
Rivian Exempt From Notification Duty
NHTSA granted Rivian's petition that the labeling noncompliance is inconsequential to safety and exempted Rivian from the duties under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers and to provide a remedy for those vehicles no longer controlled by Rivian. Rivian also reports the labeling issue has been corrected for vehicles in production.
Dealers Still Restricted from Selling
Although Rivian was exempted from owner notification and remedy duties for vehicles no longer controlled by the company, the decision does not relieve distributors and dealers of prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction into interstate commerce of noncompliant vehicles that remained under their control after Rivian notified them. Dealers must therefore follow those prohibitions.
Production Vehicles Corrected Going Forward
Rivian states that the labeling noncompliance has been corrected for vehicles in production. Future Rivian EDV vehicles produced after the correction will have the compliant air bag warning label placement.
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