NHTSA Recall 91V211000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V211000; Date: Dec. 27, 1991
If the vehicle is operated with a low coolant level, thecooling system temperature and pressure would rise very quickly. Coolantreaching the hot exhaust manifold can ignite and cause an engine compartmentfire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Nissan VAN; 1988 Nissan VAN; 1990 Nissan VAN
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 33,000
Recall Summary:
The cooling system hoses deteriorate and fail because of inadequate heat resistance. Failure first occurs at the clamp connections, causing coolant fluid to be leaked or sprayed onto the engine compartment components.
How to Fix:
Replace the defective cooling system hoses with improved heat resistant hoses, modify the coolant recovery system to prevent sudden increases in cooling system temperature and pressure, and replace engine compartment components which may have been damaged or would deteriorate with time.
Recall Notes:
System: cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger vans. Note: included in the campaign service will be an engine oil and filter changeas well as a complete cooling system service. Also, your dealer is authorized toprovide a loaner car, at no charge, while van is being serviced. The warranty onall powertrain components is extended to six years or 100,000 miles. Previouslyextended powertrain warranty costs will be reimbursed, if requested.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 17, 1992
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