The circuit board for the electronic power steering assist could experience what recall documents call an “overstress condition,” which would result in a loss of power assisted steering when the vehicle stops and then accelerates again, which cold increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.

Rivian said on Friday it is recalling 17,260 vehicles in the U.S. due to a headlight issue that could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is issuing a recall for certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. A significant concern is the failure of low beam headlights to illuminate upon starting the vehicle in cold temperatures,

Tesla said on Friday it was recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, potentially raising the risk of a crash.

Tesla began investigating the issue over a year ago, initiated a recall outside the U.S. over a month ago, and just filed the issue with the NHTSA in February.

Tesla has issued a recall for some 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles sold in the US. The issue centers on a potential software glitch affecting the electronic power-assisted steering (EPAS) system. If your Tesla is running a software version earlier than 2023.

Billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla company has been forced to announce it was recalling hundreds of thousands of cars due to a serious defect