NHTSA recall 93V-036 (93V036000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported March 15, 1993 - about 33,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V036000
Also written as: 93V-036
Reported: March 15, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~33,000
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

NISSAN HAS MADE A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION THAT A DEFECT EXISTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENT(S) THAT MAY FAIL DUE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEAT.

Why it is dangerous

THE UNDETERMINED ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENT(S) CANCAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE FAN BELTS, RADIATOR, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, FREEZE PLUG SHIELDS, AND ASSOCIATED HOSES. THE REMEDY WILL ALSO INCLUDE A NEW AUXILIARY ELECTRIC FAN AND POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER. TO COMPLETE THE REMEDY, A WARNING SYSTEM TO MONITOR COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE WILL BE INSTALLED TO DETECT POTENTIAL ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-036 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Van - 1990

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