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 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-430, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN

    NHTSA #SQ01010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION

    NHTSA #DP05007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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