Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
MURANO
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V003000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Punctured Tank Could Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020424
End Of Manufacture
20051124
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
205000
Date Owners Notified
20060320
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060110