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 1984 Mercury Cougar, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE89039

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEATBACK FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA86010

    Status:
    RECALLED

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