Vehicle recall 90V136000 · August 6, 1990

1987-1988, 1990 Nissan Van

Power steering hoses may leak fluid that can spread to the exhaust manifold.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Power steering hoses may leak fluid that can spread to the exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Under certain conditions, the manifold may become hotenough to ignite the power steering fluid and result in an engine compartmentfire.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: System: power steering hose.vehicle description: truck van.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V136000
Reported to NHTSA: August 6, 1990
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: November 8, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 33,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Recall 90V136000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Nissan Van (1987-1988, 1990): 1990, 1988, 1987

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