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 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: POWER STEERING FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA90023

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE90028

   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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8. INVESTIGATION: REAR A/C UNIT

   NHTSA #EA88039

   Status:

   CLOSED

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