NHTSA Campaign #90V136000 · Action PE90065
1987, 1988, 1990 Nissan VAN Recall
Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections
Issued June 8, 1990 · Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Affected model years
- 1987, 1988, 1990
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Vehicles affected
- 33,000
- Report received
- June 8, 1990
Summary
POWER STEERING HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID THAT CAN SPREAD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME HOTENOUGH TO IGNITE THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE.
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VAN.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.