Vehicle defect investigations

When owner complaints, crash reports or a petition point to a possible safety defect, NHTSA opens an investigation; some end in a recall. Newest first; 110 listed here are still open. An investigation is not a recall: check your VIN for recalls that apply to your car.

• NHTSA opens recall query into Dodge and Plymouth vehicles: REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT
  RQ99004Recall QueryOpened April 19, 1999OpenStructure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Support Device/Strut
• NHTSA investigation into Western Star Western Star: WINDSHIELD SIPER MOTOR HARNESS WIRES
  SQ99012InvestigationOpened April 15, 1999OpenVisibility
• NHTSA investigation into 1999 Victory V92C: TAILLIGHT WIRING RE-ROUTING
  SQ99010InvestigationOpened April 15, 1999OpenExterior Lighting
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1988–1991 Buick, Chevrolet and 2 other makes’ vehicles: ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
  RQ99002Recall QueryOpened March 4, 1999OpenEngine and Engine Cooling: Engine
• NHTSA investigation into Honda Accord: HEADLAMP WIRING
  SQ99002InvestigationOpened January 25, 1999OpenExterior Lighting
• NHTSA investigation into 1998 Ford Windstar: OVERHEAD CONSOLE LOOSE OR HANGS DOWN
  SQ99001InvestigationOpened January 12, 1999OpenStructure
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1992–1995 Jeep Cherokee: BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION
  RQ98023Recall QueryOpened November 13, 1998OpenService Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Rotor
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1997–1998 Ford F-150: REAR SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE
  RQ98022Recall QueryOpened November 13, 1998OpenSuspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1994–1995 Ford L Series: AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR
  RQ98014Recall QueryOpened September 21, 1998OpenService Brakes, Air: Supply: Reservoir/Tank
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1996–1997 Pontiac Grand AM and Grand Prix: OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
  RQ98013Recall QueryOpened August 26, 1998OpenAir Bags
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1996–1997 Blue Bird School BUS: BRAIDED FUEL (CNG) HOSE FAILURES
  RQ98010Recall QueryOpened June 30, 1998OpenFuel System, Other: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• NHTSA opens recall query into 1994–1997 Dodge RAM: TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS
  RQ98002Recall QueryOpened March 10, 1998OpenPower Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooling Unit and Lines
• NHTSA investigation into 1992–1995 Hyundai Elantra: REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE
  SQ96017InvestigationOpened November 22, 1996OpenStructure
• NHTSA reviews defect petition on 1990–1996 Chevrolet, Chrysler and 3 other makes’ vehicles: DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR
  DP96014Defect PetitionOpened November 14, 1996OpenAir Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• NHTSA reviews defect petition on 1995–1996 Acura and Isuzu vehicles: RISK OF ROLLOVER
  DP96011Defect PetitionOpened August 20, 1996OpenStructure
• NHTSA investigation into Unknown UNKNOWN1: REAR FRAME/SUSPENSION FAILURE
  SQ96010InvestigationOpened June 25, 1996OpenSuspension
• NHTSA reviews defect petition on GMC General Motors: DOOR LATCH FAILURE
  DP96008Defect PetitionOpened June 12, 1996OpenStructure
• NHTSA reviews defect petition on Dynamic Electronic: VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
  DP96005Defect PetitionOpened May 6, 1996OpenElectrical System
• NHTSA investigation into 1994–1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck and Rodeo: BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN
  SQ96009InvestigationOpened January 10, 1996Open
• NHTSA investigation into Grote Grote: DYSFUNCTIONAL TURN SIGNAL ASSY.
  SQ95017InvestigationOpened September 20, 1995OpenExterior Lighting

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation investigations file, updated daily. Summaries on each page are ODI’s own words.