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 1988 Mercury Topaz, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT

    NHTSA #EA90008

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE96005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE

    NHTSA #DP96002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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