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 1989 Mercury Cougar, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: FAULTY SEATBELT BUCKLES

   NHTSA #PE95019

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: HOOD LATCHES FAIL

   NHTSA #EA90034

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING

   NHTSA #EA93033

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING

   NHTSA #PE93075

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

   NHTSA #EA90009

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

   NHTSA #PE90001

   Status:

   CLOSED

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