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 Mercedes-Benz E420, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: INADVERTENT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYMEN

    NHTSA #RQ00013

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

    NHTSA #PE07021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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