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 1990 Chevrolet Astro Van, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE

   NHTSA #PE97025

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: APV FIRES

   NHTSA #DP92012

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

   NHTSA #EA92022

   Status:

   RECALLED

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5. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA91028

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE91052

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE91038

   Status:

   CLOSED

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