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 1987 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: REAR DISC BRAKES

    NHTSA #EA88036

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING BRACKET

    NHTSA #EA89009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: P/S BRACKET FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE89002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #EA92005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  8. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #PE91131

    Status:
    CLOSED

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