Recall 06V003000: 2003–2006 Nissan Murano

Report received

Jan 10, 2006

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

205,000vehicles

Model years

2003–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Nissan Murano800 complaints
• 2004 Nissan Murano678 complaints
• 2005 Nissan Murano987 complaints
• 2006 Nissan Murano803 complaints