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 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: UNSTABLE HIGH ENGINE IDLE

    NHTSA #PE91030

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER

    NHTSA #EA93008

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER

    NHTSA #PE92089

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: HEATER CORE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA91054

    Status:
    RECALLED

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