NHTSA Recall 06V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V003000; Date: Jan. 10, 2006
A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nissan Murano; 2004 Nissan Murano; 2005 Nissan Murano; 2006 Nissan Murano
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 205,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Mar 20, 2006
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