The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1987 Buick Somerset, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT SEPARATION

    NHTSA #EA91045

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE PERFORMANCE

    NHTSA #EA90041

    Status:
    CLOSED

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