NHTSA Campaign 06V003000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Jan 10, 2006 · 205,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | MURANO | 2003 | 205,000 |
| NISSAN | MURANO | 2004 | 205,000 |
| NISSAN | MURANO | 2005 | 205,000 |
| NISSAN | MURANO | 2006 | 205,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V003000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.