NHTSA recall 91V-211 (91V211000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported December 27, 1991 - about 33,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V211000
Also written as: 91V-211
Reported: December 27, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~33,000
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-211 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Van - 1990

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