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 1985 Chevrolet Caprice, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE88027

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: HYDRO BOOST

    NHTSA #EA88019

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: HYDROBOOST FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE87038

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE NON-RETURN

    NHTSA #C89001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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