An electric vehicle maker backed by Amazon is recalling around 12,000 of its vehicles over an improperly fastened bolt that could increase the risk of a crash.
The company, Rivian which makes upscale electric SUVs and trucks, reported a defect in three models in which a fastener in the steering system may have been inadequately tightened, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
According to an NHTSA letter (pdf) acknowledging Rivian’s report of the recall, a loose steering knuckle fastener “could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.”
The affected vehicles are Rivian’s 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV….