Rivian said on October 7 that it will recall almost all vehicles it has sold due to possible loose fasteners in the vehicle and a possible loss of steering control for the driver.
A spokesman for California-based Rivian said in a statement that the company is recalling about 13,000 vehicles after it found that in some vehicles, the fasteners connecting the front upper control arms to the steering knuckle may not have been properly repaired. “Fully tightened”. The electric car maker has produced a total of 14,317 vehicles so far this year.
Rivian said it has notified affected customers that the vehicles will be recalled after receiving seven reports of structural issues with the fasteners. As of now, the company has received no reports of injuries related to this flaw.
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In a note to customers, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said: “In rare cases, the nut may come loose completely. It is important that we minimize the potential risk involved, which is why we are initiating this recall. .” Scaringe urges customers to drive with caution if they encounter related issues.
Post time: Oct-08-2022