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Looks like Rivian came up with a fix for dim reverse lights that were holding up Q1 deliveries. Some sort of focusing lens over the top of the lights. Looks like a weird hack but holding judgement until I see one on person.

Rivian R1T R1S R1S Dim Reverse Lights (Fixed?) IMG_5443
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If deliveries were halted, I'm guessing there is/was a compliance issue with FMVSS 108. US government regs specify the minimum "photometric intensity" (ie, brightness) of backup lamps measured at 22 different angles. Nerd out at the link below and scroll way, way down to TABLE XII.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108
 

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That looks ugly and prone to crack
 

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Saw it yesterday at the service center. Expect a recall. Requires the bumper to come off and one hours time.
 

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The real fix - peoples situational awareness. Don't stand behind moving vehicles. For that matter, don't stand behind them unless they are yours.

A $.07 plastic nipple that will end up covered in dirt and grime is NOT the fix.
 

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Looks like Rivian came up with a fix for dim reverse lights that were holding up Q1 deliveries. Some sort of focusing lens over the top of the lights. Looks like a weird hack but holding judgement until I see one on person.

IMG_5443.jpeg
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That is a stop gap. They are having the lens redesigned and expect to have them ready to start replacing by July/August.
 

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The real fix - peoples situational awareness. Don't stand behind moving vehicles. For that matter, don't stand behind them unless they are yours.

A $.07 plastic nipple that will end up covered in dirt and grime is NOT the fix.
Not to diminish one's personal responsibility but one might argue that the backup light is there specifically to provide situational awareness that a vehicle is about to start moving.
 

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Not to diminish one's personal responsibility but one might argue that the backup light is there specifically to provide situational awareness that a vehicle is about to start moving.
Yes, though GM and other manufacturers who use the backup light as an approach light at vehicle unlock really screwed this up. I imagine at least a generation of kids exposed to these vehicles has been trained to think that a vehicle with backup lights on is inviting you to approach it. The first time I saw a vehicle using backup lighting as approach lighting I thought it was a dangerous decision.
 

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Service tech at First Mile drive (sacramento) said these were temporary fix and there would be something later...no further details. who knows if its true...
 

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Service tech at First Mile drive (sacramento) said these were temporary fix and there would be something later...no further details. who knows if its true...
It is true, check the Rivian Web Site.
 

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Truth. I hope they have the new ones on my build. I pick my R1S up next April-June 2024
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