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1990 Nissan Van problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
4

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Recalls 5

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported May 24, 1995 · 2,730,462 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.

Recall number 95V103002 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported February 25, 1994 · 33,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 (the federal safety agency campaign no. 93v036000). The fires are attributed to errors in installing the remedy specified in the recall.
Risk
If the remedy specified for recall 93v036000 was not performed correctly or the vehicle has not received the remedy, a fire could occur.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 94V031000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported March 15, 1993 · 33,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan has made a preliminary determination that a defect exists in engine compartment component(s) that may fail due to the engine compartment heat.
Risk
The undetermined engine compartment component(s) cancause an engine compartment fire, resulting in possible injury to vehicleoccupants.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design cooling system including the fan belts, radiator, water pump, alternator, freeze plug shields, and associated hoses. The remedy will also include a new auxiliary electric fan and power steering fluid cooler. To complete the remedy, a warning system to monitor cooling system performance will be installed to detect potential engine overheating.

Recall number 93V036000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported December 27, 1991 · 33,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 91V211000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported August 6, 1990 · 33,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Power steering hoses may leak fluid that can spread to the exhaust manifold.
Risk
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.

Recall number 90V136000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Takata seat belt buckle failureOpened March 10, 1995, closed August 2, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA95007

Power door lock failureOpened March 31, 1993, closed July 28, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE93019

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Nissan Van 4

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5 recalls, covering seat belts, engine and engine cooling and steering.

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