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NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 1996 Ford Mustang

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 Ford Mustang, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: FRONT BRAKE HOSE

   NHTSA #PE99002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT

   NHTSA #EA97018

   Status:

   RECALLED

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4. INVESTIGATION: OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT

   NHTSA #PE97011

   Status:

   CLOSED

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