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 1991 Dodge Shadow, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

    NHTSA #PE96008

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA95017

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE95002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

    NHTSA #EA95029

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

    NHTSA #PE96036

    Status:
    CLOSED

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