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 BMW 325, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE

    NHTSA #EA90002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKES DRAG & FAIL

    NHTSA #PE89142

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: HEATER CORE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA92017

    Status:
    RECALLED

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