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 1998 Buick Century, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA03019

   Status:

   RECALLED

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