Technology28 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating how electric car maker Rivian services its vehicles’ rear suspension components, afte…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating how electric car maker Rivian services its vehicles’ rear suspension components, after receiving two reports from owners who lost control of their cars while driving. The federal safety regulator’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said on Thursday that both vehicles had been previously serviced, one of which had been in a collision before the work was done. According to the ODI, Rivian first realized in March 2…

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