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 1998 Mercedes-Benz C250, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BATTERY EXPLOSION

    NHTSA #PE01029

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE03058

    Status:
    CLOSED

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