NHTSA Campaign 06V054000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Feb 21, 2006 · 14,268 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | MURANO | 2005 | 14,268 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V054000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.