Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
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.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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