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 2003 Mercury Sable, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

    NHTSA #RQ03008

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING FFV

    NHTSA #DP06005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture

    NHTSA #EA08018

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: Speed control cable damage

    NHTSA #PE12033

    Status:
    CLOSED

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