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 Chevrolet Astro Van, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA92022

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE92015

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKES

    NHTSA #EA87009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES

    NHTSA #PE86053

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE90039

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE89106

    Status:
    CLOSED

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