Rivian Recalls Nearly All Trucks Produced Due to Flaw that Could Cause Loss of Control
Alana Mastrangelo
Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive said on Friday that it is recalling nearly all of its vehicles because the company had improperly installed fasteners, which could potentially cause the loss of steering control.
Rivian Automotive, an EV startup founded in 2009, is recalling roughly 13,000 vehicles built in 2021 and 2022 after it was discovered that a fastener connecting the upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly installed, according to multiple reports including the Wall Street Journal.
While there have been several reports from customers possibly related to the issue, there are no known injuries stemming from the problem, a Rivian spokesperson said.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe urged customers in a letter to stop driving their vehicles if they experience any problems with steering or suspension, writing, “It’s important not to minimize the potential risks involved and why we are volunteering to conduct this recall.”