Rivian Recalls 13,000 Electric Vehicles Over a Steering Issue

Rivian, the electric-car maker, said on Friday that it was recalling 13,000 vehicles after identifying an issue that could affect drivers’ ability to steer some of its vehicles.

The company said it had found out on Sept. 28 about seven reports that might be related to the safety issue and did not know of any injuries caused by it.

The recall, which covers nearly all vehicles that have been delivered since Rivian began production late last year in Normal, Ill., is due to “an insufficiently torqued fastener,” the company said. The flaw, in rare instances, can impede steering, a company spokesperson said. Noise, vibration and harshness from the front suspension are among the symptoms of the problem.

The issue affects 1 percent of the vehicles, but an inability to control the steering wheel will occur in a much smaller number, the spokesperson said. Rivian sent an email to customers and promised to make repairs for free, planning to do so within 30 days.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/business/rivian-recall-steering.html