NHTSA recall 90V-136 (90V136000)

steering recall reported August 6, 1990 - about 33,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V136000
Also written as: 90V-136
Reported: August 6, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~33,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

POWER STEERING HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID THAT CAN SPREAD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Why it is dangerous

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME HOTENOUGH TO IGNITE THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-136 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Van - 1990

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