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 1988 Dodge Caravan, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: UNDERDASH FIRES

   NHTSA #PE89170

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRES

   NHTSA #PE91062

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS

   NHTSA #EA90030

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE90030

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: UNDERDASH FIRES

   NHTSA #EA90011

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA91010

   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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