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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C230, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Loss of rear tail light functionality

    NHTSA #PE13026

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Loss of rear lighting assembly

    NHTSA #EA13008

    Status:
    RECALLED

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