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 1982 Buick Century, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: POWER BRAKE ASSIST

    NHTSA #EA85046

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

    NHTSA #C85007

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: POWER ST. ASSIST

    NHTSA #EA87006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING FAILURE

    NHTSA #DP86018

    Status:
    CLOSED

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