Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive is recalling almost all its vehicles over loose fasteners that could potentially affect drivers’ ability to steer.
The company, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 cars because a fastener connecting the vehicles’ front upper-control arm and steering knuckle may not be torqued enough. [bold, links added]
There have been seven reports potentially related to the issue, but no injuries have been reported, Rivian said of its third recall notice this year.
‘If you experience excessive noise, vibration or harshness from the front suspension, or a change in steering performance or feel, you should call immediately,’ Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe wrote in a letter to vehicle owners urging them to be careful behind the wheel.
‘It’s important not to minimize the potential risks involved and why we are volunteering to conduct this recall.’
The recall covers all three models that the company sells, including its pickup truck, SUV, and commercial delivery van [pictured above].
The company based in Irvine, California, said the fix would only take a few minutes, and it expects to have finished the repairs on all of the cars in about 30 days, with customer collaboration.
According to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Rivian was first made aware of the problems with steering control in August, the Wall Street Journal reports.
By September, the company found new instances of the loose fasteners, with the company decided to send out a notice to customers by September 28.
‘The safety of our customers will always be our top priority, and we are committed to fixing this issue on any affected vehicles as quickly as possible,’ the company said in a statement.
This is now Rivian’s third recall since the company began production in late 2021. …snip…
The company went public last year, and its market value quickly soared past that of Ford and General Motors to become the second-most valuable U.S. automaker behind Tesla.
But that is no longer the case: The company’s stock is down nearly 67 percent so far this year.
h/t Alan S.
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