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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  3. INVESTIGATION: THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING

    NHTSA #EA93033

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING

    NHTSA #PE93075

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #EA90009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #PE90001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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