| Make : NISSAN | Model : VAN | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19860901 - 19870601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V109000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870724 | Date Received by ODI: 19870716 | Date Added to Database: 19870720 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10025 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VALVE COVER GASKET MAY LEAK OIL. |
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Consequence:
OIL MAY DRIP ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IF ENGINE ISOPERATED UNDER SEVERE CONDITION OR OPERATED AT CONTINUOUSLY HIGH SPEEDS. THEMANIFOLD MAY BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE OIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
THE VALVE COVER GASKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW GASKET REDESIGNED TO CORRECT THE OIL LEAK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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