R1T Underbody Bolts: Why weekly checks are crucial for safety

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Dec 5, 2024

On Monday, I went under the truck to check for any missing or loose bolts. Thankfully everything looked good in that regard, but a panel towards the front of the truck is not flush with the rest of the underbody panels.

It sort of bows out a bit toward the ground at the back of the panel. Don't know if that's how it's supposed to look, and I'll definitely appreciate any feedback I can get with regards to that. I wrote an article once about some loose and missing bolts under my truck.

Ever since, it's been a top priority to mine to always check under my truck, making sure all the bolts are firmly in place and there's none missing. I think every owner should make that a weekly routine as well. Could help one to avoid some unwanted issues on the road.

Last edited: Dec 6, 2024

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