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 2010 Volkswagen Passat, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Air Bag Clockspring Failure

    NHTSA #PE15010

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Air Bag Clockspring Failure

    NHTSA #EA18003

    Status:
    PENDING

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  3. INVESTIGATION: Air Bag Clockspring Failure

    NHTSA #RQ17009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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