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Rivian Automotive - Steering knuckle and control arm may separate
Official notice
6 Oct 2022
Last checked
6 Oct 2022
An official NHTSA notice concerns Rivian Automotive - Steering knuckle and control arm may separate. A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2022-10-06.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 11, 2022. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam 997.
Units affected
12,212
Recall number
FSAM 997
Official notice
2022-10-06
The hazard
The hazard
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Rivian Automotive. Contact: Rivian Automotive, LLC.
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