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 1986 Pontiac Firebird, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA90012

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE

   NHTSA #EA90001

   Status:

   RECALLED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG

   NHTSA #PE89148

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: REAR DISC BRAKES

   NHTSA #C90001

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: REAR DISC BRAKES

   NHTSA #EA88036

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKE FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA86019

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

   NHTSA #EA92005

   Status:

   CLOSED

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