Rivian, a rival to Tesla, recalls practically all of its cars: "We are moving quickly yet cautiously"


Rivian, a Tesla rival, recalled 13,000 vehicles on Friday due to a steering wheel issue.

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CEO RJ Scaringe informed personnel that the front steering wheel fastener "may not have been appropriately torqued."

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According to a Rivian spokeswoman, the recall was voluntary and the cost would not be significant.

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Rivian Automotive, Inc., a Tesla rival, revealed in letters to clients and staff that it will recall 13,000 of its cars

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According to an internal email sent to the workers on Friday by Chief Executive Officer RJ Scaringe,

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the fastener to the front steering wheel "may not have been appropriately torqued" at the time the vehicles were made.

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