Rivian recalls about 13,000 vehicles

Rivian Automotive announced on Friday that it is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has delivered to customers to tighten a loose fastener.

The Electric truck and SUV maker, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles

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because a fastener connecting the vehicle's front upper-control arm and steering knuckle may be insufficiently torqued

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According to Rivian, there have been seven reports potentially related to the issue, but no injuries have been reported.

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Rivian Automotive announced on Friday that it is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has delivered to customers to tighten a loose fastener.

The Electric truck and SUV maker, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles

because a fastener connecting the vehicle's front upper-control arm and steering knuckle may be insufficiently torqued

According to Rivian, there have been seven reports potentially related to the issue, but no injuries have been reported.

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