Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #91V211000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V211000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 33,000 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V211000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1991-12-27T00:00:00

Subject: Engine cooling system:hoses

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 33,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 91V211000

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