2005 Nissan Murano

2005 Nissan Murano Recalls

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2005 Nissan Murano Recalls

2005 NISSAN MURANO Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V319000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 14, 2005

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 125466
Model Affected
2005 NISSAN MURANO

2005 Nissan Murano Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.

Defect Consequence:
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.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
125466

Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2005 NISSAN MURANO Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V401000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 20, 2006

Vehicle Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 67014
Model Affected
2005 NISSAN MURANO

2005 Nissan Murano Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
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.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
67014

Notes:
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2005 NISSAN MURANO Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V003000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 10, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 205000
Model Affected
2005 NISSAN MURANO

2005 Nissan Murano Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
205000

Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2005 NISSAN MURANO Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V054000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 21, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 14268
Model Affected
2005 NISSAN MURANO

2005 Nissan Murano Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
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.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14268

Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2005 NISSAN MURANO Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V048000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 13, 2006

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 203000
Model Affected
2005 NISSAN MURANO

2005 Nissan Murano Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
203000

Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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