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2009 Nissan Murano

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 infiniti ex35 and my 2009 nissan murano vehicles. due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.

Corrective Action

this could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash in which it was designed to do so, and increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. the recall began on february 19, 2008. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2006 Nissan Murano

Component

Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, øtheft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.

Corrective Action

if the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2006 Nissan Murano

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2006 Nissan Murano

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.

Corrective Action

if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2005 Nissan Murano

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. the engine will stop running which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2005 Nissan Murano

Component

Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, øtheft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.

Corrective Action

if the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2005 Nissan Murano

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Nissan Murano

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Nissan Murano

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.

Corrective Action

if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2004 Nissan Murano

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. the engine will stop running which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2004 Nissan Murano

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2004 Nissan Murano

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.

Corrective Action

if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2003 Nissan Murano

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. the engine will stop running which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2003 Nissan Murano

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Nissan Murano

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the nut that attaches the transmission gear selector shaft to the control valve lever in the transmission may not be adequately tightened. this could result in the transmission not actually being in the gear indicated by the gear selector lever. in addition, the transmission position display in the instrument panel may not be on or may be incorrect.

Corrective Action

if the gear displayed is different from the gear engaged, this could result in unexpected vehicle movement and a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will check the affected nut in the transmission shift lever linkage, and tighten it if necessary. owner notification began april 15, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2003 Nissan Murano

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

Corrective Action

this could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the crank position sensors. camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. the replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2003 Nissan Murano

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge.

Corrective Action

if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.