MECHANIC CALLS OUT AMAZON AFTER CATCHING A 'MAJOR FAULT' IN THEIR NEW DELIVERY VANS

In July of last year, Amazon announced that it would be rolling out new electric delivery trucks. However, a user on TikTok has called out the company for something the trucks apparently don’t feature in certain situations: brake lights. TikTok user and mechanic Chuck (@checkenginechuckllc) details the issue.

According to Chuck, the problem comes as a result of drivers’ tendency to drive with their hazard lights on. This is, he says, due to the fact that the cars make frequent stops (though driving with your hazard lights on is illegal in several states).

The Rivian vehicles lack a third brake light, however. This means that when the hazard lights are on, there is no visual indicator that the car is braking.

“The lack of a third brake light on that thing is severely dangerous, and I hope this gets to the right people,” Chuck says.

Several commenters noted the danger that vehicles with such an issue could present. “I noticed this last night?!? An Amazon van was turning in front of me and as they turned their signal on, it replaces the headlight,” one user shared. “Horrible.”