US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles over a rear toe link issue. The investigation introduces regulatory and potential recall risk for Rivian, but the article contains no information on injuries, defects confirmed, or financial impact. The immediate market effect is likely limited, though it adds to headline risk around the company's vehicle quality and reliability.

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles over a rear toe link issue. The investigation introduces regulatory and potential recall risk for Rivian, but the article contains no information on injuries, defects confirmed, or financial impact. The immediate market effect is likely limited, though it adds to headline risk around the company's vehicle quality and reliability.