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 Mercedes-Benz 500, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SUDDEN ACCELERATION

    NHTSA #EA88034

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SUDDEN ACCELERATION

    NHTSA #DP87019

    Status:
    CLOSED

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