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 1986 Dodge Caravan, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: UNDERDASH FIRES

    NHTSA #PE89170

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS

    NHTSA #EA90030

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE90030

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: UNDERDASH FIRES

    NHTSA #EA90011

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA91010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT

    NHTSA #PE88095

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  8. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE LATCHES

    NHTSA #EA94005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  9. INVESTIGATION: REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS

    NHTSA #PE90079

    Status:
    CLOSED

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