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 1997 Hyundai Accent, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED

    NHTSA #EA00001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED FATALITIES

    NHTSA #PE99046

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK CRACKING

    NHTSA #RQ00017

    Status:
    RECALLED

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