GoKawiilRivian recalls about 14 R2 SUVs over loose battery pack fasteners
Rivian has issued a recall affecting roughly 14 R2 SUVs after discovering that fasteners on the high-voltage battery pack were not properly tightened, a defect that can cause loss of power while driving. The company will repair or replace affected components as needed, and says it has reprogrammed the assembly-line station at its Normal, Illinois plant that caused the under-torqued fasteners. Rivian told NHTSA it knows of no accidents, injuries or fatalities tied to the issue, though some owners reported problems on Reddit and the blog RivianTrackr.
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This is the second recall for the R2 since deliveries began in June, which could raise scrutiny of Rivian's manufacturing quality controls as it ramps up production of a vehicle central to its path to profitability. Rivian has set a goal of shipping 20,000 to 25,000 R2s this year, and repeated recalls—even small ones—could complicate that aggressive timeline if they slow production or erode customer confidence. The company's quick fix to the automated assembly station suggests it is trying to contain the issue before it affects more vehicles as output scales up.
- Around 14 Rivian R2 SUVs are affected by under-torqued battery pack fasteners.
- This is the R2's second recall since its June launch; the first addressed backup camera visibility via software.
- Rivian aims to ship 20,000–25,000 R2s this year, a vehicle key to reaching profitability.
Source: techcrunch.com — Sean O'Kane, 2026-10-02
Published there as: “Rivian issues R2 recall for poorly tightened battery packs”
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