Recall 94V-031: 1987–1988, 1990 Nissan Van
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Feb 25, 1994, covering about 33,000 vehicles.
The problem
Engine compartment fires and other thermal incidents have occurred on vehicles which had received all of the remedies provided by a previous safety-related recall (Nhtsa campaign no. 93v036000). The fires are attributed to errors in installing the remedy specified in the recall.
The risk
If the remedy specified for recall 93v036000 was not performed correctly or the vehicle has not received the remedy, a fire could occur.
The fix
Nissan will offer to repurchase these vehicles from the owners. The vehicles will then be destroyed. For owners that decline the repurchase offer nissan will provide a reinspection of their vehicle, free of charge, to confirm the prior recall was completed properly. Also, nissan will perform any recall-related repairs that may be needed at no charge to the owner.
Notes
System: engine cooling system; hoses.vehicle description: passenger, c22 vans.note: please contact nissan service center at 1-800-677-7822 for more information concerning this recall. Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 94V031000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Van | 1987, 1988, 1990 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 94V-031?
Engine compartment fires and other thermal incidents have occurred on vehicles which had received all of the remedies provided by a previous safety-related recall (Nhtsa campaign no. 93v036000). The fires are attributed to errors in installing the remedy specified in the recall.
How is recall 94V-031 fixed?
Nissan will offer to repurchase these vehicles from the owners. The vehicles will then be destroyed. For owners that decline the repurchase offer nissan will provide a reinspection of their vehicle, free of charge, to confirm the prior recall was completed properly. Also, nissan will perform any recall-related repairs that may be needed at no charge to the owner.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.