Rivian Automotive shares were little changed Thursday as investors assessed a software-related recall affecting 98,828 vehicles alongside efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency and expand production over the long term. The recall, disclosed to NHTSA (U.S. vehicle-safety regulator), covers selected 2022–2027 R1S SUVs, 2022–2026 R1T pickups and 2027 R2 crossovers. A software glitch could briefly cause notification prompts on the central display to overlap and obstruct the rearview-camera feed while a vehicle is reversing. Rivian said it is unaware of accidents or injuries linked to the issue and is deploying a free over-the-air update (remote software delivered through the vehicle’s network). Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed Nov. 9. The recall comes as Rivian prepares for its third-quarter financial results, manages Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough’s planned departure on Oct. 30 and relies on interim CFO Derek Mulvey to focus on capital preservation ahead of late-2026 spending targets. The company also announced Sept. 9 that it had integrated Stratasys’ F870 3D-printing systems at its Normal, Illinois, facility to produce polymer factory tooling, assembly fixtures and inspection gauges more quickly, with the goal of reducing per-unit manufacturing costs. Rivian shares were up 0.60% at $15.11 Thursday at publication, according to Benzinga Pro data. A related discussion also noted the CEO’s statement that the R3 will be materially cheaper than the R2.