Hi Dave,
the RXD pin is actually an bit stream output.
JozefKozon_0-1699602880185.png
JozefKozon_1-1699602917696.png
In both cases, as the bit stream or as an interrupt, the RXD pin is an output. Please refer to the Table 4. in the UJA1169A datasheet for RXD pin behavior.
JozefKozon_2-1699603065569.png
With Best Regards,
Jozef