Vehicle recall 91V211000 · December 27, 1991

1987-1988, 1990 Nissan Van

The cooling system hoses deteriorate and fail because of inadequate heat resistance.

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

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: System: cooling system.vehicle description: passenger vans.note: included in the campaign service will be an engine oil and filter changeas well as a complete cooling system service. Also, your dealer is authorized toprovide a loaner car, at no charge, while van is being serviced. The warranty onall powertrain components is extended to six years or 100,000 miles. Previouslyextended powertrain warranty costs will be reimbursed, if requested.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V211000
Reported to NHTSA: December 27, 1991
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: April 17, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 33,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 91V211000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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