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 1986 Buick Regal, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE94048

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE90014

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: PARKING BRAKE CABLE

    NHTSA #PE89145

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM

    NHTSA #PE89104

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE NON-RETURN

    NHTSA #C89001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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