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 1996 Volkswagen Passat, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS

    NHTSA #EA00020

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED

    NHTSA #PE00006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #EA00028

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #PE00033

    Status:
    CLOSED

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