The intake air ducts in your Murano are like the tubes that bring air into your engine. Over time, they can get brittle and separate from the resonator, which is a chamber that helps clean the air.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ducts separate, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and fix or replace the affected parts for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The fuel tank in your vehicle is a big container that holds the gasoline. However, its location makes it vulnerable to damage from objects on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If a sharp object on the road punctures your fuel tank, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install protective shields in front of the fuel tank to prevent damage from road debris, and this repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The rear seat belt in your vehicle has a webbing that helps keep you safe in a crash. In certain high-speed frontal crashes, this webbing can get damaged by the sharp edge of the seat back hinge.
Risk if Unfixed
If the webbing is completely cut, it could fail to restrain you properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will install protective covers to keep the webbing safe from damage. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The alternator is a key part that helps charge your battery while driving. In some 2005 Nissan SUVs, a wire inside the alternator can break, stopping your battery from charging.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the warning lights on your dashboard will come on, and your battery will start to drain. If it's not fixed, your engine will shut down while you're driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and replace the alternator with a new one that's designed to prevent this problem, and they'll do it for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
