Rivian recalls almost all its trucks for a potential loose fastener

Rivian has announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of the 13,000 vehicles it has delivered to customers due to a loose fastener.

The bolt that wasn't tightened enough on a very small number of vehicles connects the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle. This can cause loose and vibrating tires, wheel tilt and loss of steering control. Customers were sent an email detailing the issue before it was posted to the NHTSA website on Saturday.

The recall affects 13,000 trucks and their owners are urged to bring them into a Rivian service center. If left unchecked, this could cause Rivian serious problems in the future, though the solution is relatively simple. Though the automaker has yet to release its official fix, retorquing the faulty fastener should do the trick. If a replacement part is required, Rivian says it will provide a loaner free of charge.

The company said in a statement:

"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. We will begin immediately contacting affected customers to schedule appointments for inspections and repairs if needed. We will make any necessary adjustments free of charge at one of our service centers. The repair takes a few minutes to complete, and with customer collaboration, we have built out the capacity to complete the needed action in as little as 30 days. To date, we are not aware of any injuries that have resulted from this issue"

Source: TechCrunch