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 3500, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK FAILURE

    NHTSA #DP03006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: STEERING COLUMN FIRE

    NHTSA #DP00002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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