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NHTSA Investigates Rivian Over 2 Reports of Cars Swerving
EV Owners Described Separation of Rear Toe Link
Key Takeaways:
- U.S. regulators opened an investigation into Rivian over a rear suspension part failure that could cause drivers to lose control.
- Complaints describe vehicles swerving across multiple lanes, with at least one crash linked to the issue.
- The probe covers about 115,000 vehicles, following an earlier recall tied to the same component.
U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Rivian Automotive Inc. over the potential failure of a part that could lead drivers to lose control of their electric vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it received two complaints from Rivian owners describing separation of the so-called rear toe link, a suspension rod that connects the wheel hub to the vehicle chassis. Both incidents caused the EVs to “swerve across multiple lanes of traffic,” one of which resulted in a collision, the agency said in documents posted to its website.
The probe, known as a preliminary evaluation, covers about 115,000 of the company’s electric pickups and SUVs. Rivian didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Issues with the part previously led Rivian to recall of almost 20,000 vehicles earlier this year.
