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 1988 Mazda 626, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING

    NHTSA #EA92031

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING

    NHTSA #PE92050

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #PE91088

    Status:
    CLOSED

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