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 Dodge Ram Van 1500, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: STEERING COLUMN FIRES

   NHTSA #EA99027

   Status:

   RECALLED

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2. INVESTIGATION: IGNITION SWITCH

   NHTSA #PE99031

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES

   NHTSA #PE96070

   Status:

   RECALLED

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5. INVESTIGATION: TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS

   NHTSA #RQ98002

   Status:

   PENDING

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6. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

   NHTSA #PE02082

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK FAILURE

   NHTSA #DP03006

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE

   NHTSA #EA98005

   Status:

   CLOSED

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9. INVESTIGATION: CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE97043

   Status:

   RECALLED

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10. INVESTIGATION: STEERING COLUMN FIRE

    NHTSA #DP00002

    Status:

    CLOSED

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11. INVESTIGATION: HOOD LATCH

    NHTSA #RQ00012

    Status:

    RECALLED

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