Rivian Automotive, a manufacturer of electric trucks and SUVs, announced on Friday that it is recalling virtually all of the cars it has already delivered to customers to secure a frayed fastener that may impact the steering abilities of the drivers.
The 2009-founded firm announced that it is recalling roughly 13,000 vehicles because it’s possible that the bolt holding the front upper control arm and steering knuckle together isn’t torqued tightly enough.
Rivian stated that although there have been seven reports that could be connected to the problem, no documented injuries have occurred.
“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.
The Irvine, California-based company claimed that the remedy would take a few minutes, and with customer assistance, it anticipates completing the repairs on all of them in roughly 30 days.
Rivian wants to profit from the increased interest in electric vehicles among investors and consumers. It is one of many new and established businesses that are vying with Tesla for market share.
After becoming public last year, it immediately outperformed Ford and General Motors in terms of market value, moving into second place after Tesla as the most valuable American carmaker. However, the company’s stock has fallen 67% so far this year, so that is no longer the case.
Rivian said last month that it would collaborate with Mercedes-Benz to construct a European factory that would manufacture electric vans for both businesses.
