2022 Rivian (3 models) Suspension Recall 22V744000 (Rivian 997)
NHTSA recall 22V744000 (Rivian recall 997) covers about 12,212 2022 Rivian (3 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V744000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (front, control arm, upper arm)
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
The risk
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 11, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Rivian recall number 997
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V744000 as 997. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "997 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian EDV | 2022 | — |
| Rivian R1S | 2022 | — |
| Rivian R1T | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2022
- Owner notification
- Nov 11, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
Check your VIN for 22V744000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V744000 is open, call any Rivian dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V744000 or 997). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V744000?
NHTSA recall 22V744000 (Rivian recall 997) covers about 12,212 2022 Rivian (3 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V744000?
NHTSA's record for 22V744000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V744000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Rivian dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V744000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 11, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Rivian recall number for 22V744000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 997. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (997) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V744000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V744000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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