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 Mercury Villager, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

    NHTSA #EA96005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOOR

    NHTSA #SQ00008

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA00014

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA99015

    Status:
    CLOSED

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