Investigation DP96011: 1995–1996 Acura SLX

Status

OPEN

Opened

Aug 20, 1996

Closed

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Model years

1995–1996

Subject

Risk of rollover

Component: Body and structure

Summary

Cu attorney (nancy perkins, arnold & porter) and odi agreed that an extension in the petition review process will be necessary to allow odi time to conduct a proper review of the new material submitted by cu on december 23, 1996.therefore, the new due date will be april 21, 1997.consumers union (cu) petitioned the agency to open an investigation to determine whether the 1995 and 1996 model isuzu trooper and acura slx vehicles are defective within the meaning of 49 u.s. C. Chapter 301.specifically, cu alleged that testing demonstrated a dangerous propensity of the subject vehicles to roll over while performing a dynamic steering maneuver to avoid emergancy situations.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.