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 1998 Cadillac SeVille, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: CADILLAC COOLANT COOLED ALTERNATOR FIRES

    NHTSA #RQ99013

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

    NHTSA #RQ03001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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