Make : NISSAN | Model : VAN | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19860901 - 19900301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V136000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19901108 | Date Received by ODI: 19900806 | Date Added to Database: 19901026 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
POWER STEERING HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID THAT CAN SPREAD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. |
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Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME HOTENOUGH TO IGNITE THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSES. ALSO, INSTALL NEW FAN COUPLING TO INCREASE AIR FLOW VOLUME THROUGH ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REPLACE ANY OTHER DAMAGED COMPONENTS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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