Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 90V-136 · 1987–1990 Nissan Van
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 90V-136 covers 33,000 1987–1990 Nissan Van for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
POWER STEERING HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID THAT CAN SPREAD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
The risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME HOTENOUGH TO IGNITE THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VAN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1986 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRENHTSA