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 Volvo 850, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

    NHTSA #PE99040

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT FIRES

    NHTSA #EA02019

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES

    NHTSA #PE02029

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #PE97045

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKS

    NHTSA #EA03008

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKS

    NHTSA #PE03003

    Status:
    CLOSED

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