NHTSA Recall 05V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V319000; Date: Jul. 14, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nissan Murano; 2004 Nissan Murano; 2005 Nissan Murano
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 125,466
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2005
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