U.S. Regulators Launch Probe into Suspension Defects in 115,000 Rivian R1S and R1T Vehicles

On May 28, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has opened a preliminary investigation into approximately 115,000 Rivian R1S and R1T electric vehicles due to a potential defect in the "rear toe link" of the rear suspension system.