Recall
Nissan Murano — 06V003000
NHTSA ID
06V003000
Make
Nissan
Model
Murano
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2006-01-10
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
205,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
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.