DODGE VAN 1988: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| Make : DODGE | Model : VAN | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1986-09-01 - 1990-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V136000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-11-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-08-06 | Date Added to Database: 1990-10-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 33000 | ||
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Summary:
POWER STEERING HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID THAT CAN SPREAD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. |
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Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME HOTENOUGH TO IGNITE THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VAN. |
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