The intake air ducts in your Murano are like flexible tubes that help direct air to your engine. Over time, these tubes can shrink and become brittle, potentially breaking loose from the resonator.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ducts break loose, your engine may stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the intake air ducts and fix or replace them as needed, all at no cost to you. They'll also start the process when you get a recall notice, but feel free to schedule the repair sooner if you'd like.
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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 anti-theft device in your vehicle is the system that locks your steering wheel when you turn the key to the 'off' position. In some cases, this system can malfunction and lock your steering wheel when you're not in park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you turn off your engine without putting your vehicle in park, the steering wheel could lock, making it hard to turn or control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash or collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the faulty steering wheel lock assembly at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The fuel tank in your vehicle is the big container that holds the gasoline. In some cases, if a sharp object is kicked up by a tire and hits the tank, it could puncture it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tank is punctured, it could cause a fire. This is a serious safety issue because a fire in your vehicle could spread quickly and put you at risk.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will install protective shields in front of the fuel tank to prevent damage. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 webbing that could get cut by the sharp edge of the rear seat back hinge in a high-speed crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt webbing is cut, it won't be able to restrain you in a crash, increasing your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will install protective covers over the rear seat belts to prevent the webbing from getting damaged. 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.
