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 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE03058

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

    NHTSA #PE07021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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