The intake air ducts in your Murano are like flexible tubes that direct air into your engine. Over time, these ducts can shrink and separate from the resonator, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ducts separate, your engine may stall while you're driving, which could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and fix or replace the affected parts free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive 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.
Your vehicle's anti-theft device may not work properly, which could allow the steering wheel to lock unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you turn the key to the 'off' position while the transmission is not in 'park', the steering wheel could lock when you turn it to the right, which could make it difficult to steer the vehicle.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly at no cost to you, and the recall started on December 18, 2006.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Your vehicle has a faulty fuel tank fitting that might come loose and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your 'check engine' light might come on, and there's a small chance of a fuel leak, which could lead to a fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will replace your fuel tank with a brand new one, and it's already been happening since March 20, 2006. You can contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Your SUV's fuel tank is the container that holds the gasoline for your engine. In certain models, there's a design issue that could make it vulnerable to being punctured by debris on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If a sharp object hits and punctures your fuel tank, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk while driving.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will install protective shields in front of the tank to prevent damage from road debris, completely free of charge.
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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 belts in your vehicle have a part called the webbing that can get cut by a sharp edge in the rear seat back hinge during a severe frontal crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the belt could fail, which could increase your risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install protective covers over the webbing of the rear seat belts to prevent it from getting cut, and this repair is free for you.
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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 in your vehicle is what charges your battery while the engine is running. There's a chance that a wire inside the alternator could break, stopping the battery from charging.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while you're driving, the battery warning light and brake warning light will come on, and your engine will start to slow down on its own to prevent a collision. This could cause your engine to stall, making it hard to control your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and replace the alternator with a new one that's designed to prevent this problem from happening again – at no cost to you. Just 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.
