More Than 114,000 Rivians Under Federal Scrutiny Over Rear Suspension Concern

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles for a problem related to the rear toe link.

More Than 114,000 Rivians Under Federal Scrutiny Over Rear Suspension Concern. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles for a problem related to the rear toe link. The suspension component in question could separate while driving, causing potential loss of control and even an accident. The issue, therefore, could lead to a serious injury, prompting the NHTSA to step in. The NHTSA reportedly received two vehicle owner questionnaires that revealed the possibility of the rear toe link separating. Unfortunately, one incident resulted in a crash with another vehicle and a roadside barrier. Now, the agency will investigate the root cause of the issue and introduce corrective measures, which would most likely be a safety recall. According to a report by the NHTSA, in both cases, th...