NHTSA Complaint #568339 — 1987 NISSAN VAN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 568339
Vehicle 1987 NISSAN VAN
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TX

Consumer Description

INADEQUATE HEAT RESISTANCE OF THE COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN CAUSED HOSES AND HEAD GASKET DETERIORATED, LOSS OF COOLANT TO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD IGNITED AND CAUSED SMOKE AND FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN AT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR COMPARTMENT. *TT

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