2003-2005 Murano Alternators Recalled!!!

[CopperKat]

Well, then I'll probably just wait a while after I receive my notice to get a replacement (since my alternator is just over three weeks old now). I don't want to be part of the mad frenzy.

[Johnny]

it is excellent work gathering all of this information ..

But since i've own my 2004 nissan murano SE AWD...

i've changed two alternators one about 6-8 months ago and the other just last thursday 14th of July 2005.

So if anyone is reading please take-care and have all murano's alternators checked. it really suck!

[zebelkhan]

Originally posted by big_daddy_mpd
...doesn't this infer that Nissan knew about the problem...at least, as early as late 2004, in order to FIX it my vehicle? Hmmmmm?...

Not necessarily. Most automakers use parts from different venders. More than likely not the same alternator has been installed in all Murano's hence only a range of VIN numbers have been recalled.

[hfelknor]

These are just my opinion folks.

Big - Yes, I think they knew about it and started putting in the "good" alternators.

BTW- I rather suspect that the Good alternators are the bad alternators...........modified.
Sounds like they could have put some "spacers" in there and stopped the coil movement.
Because of that I expect that all the new/"Old" alternators in a dealers stock will be returned for full credit after the Modified Alternators are generally available.

Right this very moment, if you have a failure (At least around Ft Myers, you will recv the new unmodified alternator from stock. That will get you on the road again.

You will also get a letter in the course of the recall.
They will "inspect" your car and your unmodified alternator will be replaced by the approved alternator.


Dave, I bet that it is a staggered approach.
I really think that Nissan is not going to buy 125,000 new alternators.
I think they're going to buy a few thousand, modify the returned core alternators, ship and install them, over and over again.
I'll bet that it takes a year to do the whole deal.

I have no opinion as who who gets called first.
Let's face it, it could be FIFO.
But it also could be alphabetical.
Or it could be by VIN, which would be the same as 2003's first, etc.

Of course most of this is just opinion.

Homer

[Eric L.]

Originally posted by big_daddy_mpd
Folks,

Given this VIN recall list:

2005 MY - AWD: JN8AZ08W*5W400011-404496

And my VIN:

JN8AZ08W65W412919

It appears my 05 MO has dodged the alternator bullet, however, doesn't this infer that Nissan knew about the problem...at least, as early as late 2004, in order to FIX it my vehicle? Hmmmmm?

So...now I'm concerned that I'm going to have the problem, and NOT be included in the recall. Why do I have mixed emotions here!

Regards,

Big

Its cheaper for Nissan to deny the problem and replace only those that fail, not do a mass recall. Its clear Nissan knew about this for a while now, but it took NHTSA action to get them to own up to the alternator issue.

If your VIN is not in range, count your blessings. I am not too excited about having the dealer take things apart to install a new alternator (again).

[Mike Brown]

Unless there is a problem with the alternator on your Mo, wait a few weeks after the recall is issued. Let the mechanics practice for awhile.

Mt. Air Mike
2004 Copper SL.

[Gonzo]

I'm thinking I'll take my chances and wait months for the dust to settle.

[Stoker]

Originally posted by CopperKat
Don't you think the recall notices will go out first to those who own 2003 Murano's?

I would like to think that is what will happen, but then again that is too easy and presents no challenge. Therefore we will wait and see.

[Jim C]

Guess I'm not as patient as you guys. I dropped my Murano off this morning after I confirmed with my dealer that they had redesigned parts in stock. I expect it'll be done this afternoon.

As far as why the 2005's are not involved, there was a redesign of part. Nissan (and any other manufacturer for that matter) generally does not announce redesigned parts, but instead merely supercede part numbers with newer numbers as parts are "improved." Doesn't necessary mean that the part was faulty or defective, just that an improvement has taken place. I'm betting that's what Nissan's position is/was.

As far as recalls, I'm sure Nissan will send out notices based on its database in one mass mailing. I'm also pretty confident that Nissan's supplier is going to be under the gun for ensuring adequate parts are available for Nissan to send to dealers.

[L8Shift]

Originally posted by zofsuvs
Eric, with the news now of a recall, I'd like to suggest the other alternator stickies be changed to regular "non-sticky" threads, and the focus given to this thread instead. Perhaps this should happen sooner than later to avoid an onslaught of duplicate or cross postings. What do you think?

The posts include my:

"Alternator Failure List" (zofsuvs)
"Your Vote Counts - Please Vote" (zofsuvs)

Stickies to also consider unsticking:

"Alternator Investigation Closed (Upgraded?)" (Richie)
"NHTSA investigation (updated) and test Murano needed" (Eric L.)
"Alternator failure poll" (Eric L.)
"Testing the Murano's Alternator" (Jaak)

I don't know about the "Brake & Battery Lights On Means Imminent Failure" thread, as it may be helpful as a warning until people are fully aware of the Recall thread. Thoughts? Thanks.

Can we keep/create a forum for Alernator failures not covered under this recall? I guess we are lucky to NOT be included in the recall, our Mo was put together after 2005 MY - AWD: JN8AZ08W*5W400011-404496?

[Eric L.]

Originally posted by L8Shift


Can we keep/create a forum for Alernator failures not covered under this recall? I guess we are lucky to NOT be included in the recall, our Mo was put together after 2005 MY - AWD: JN8AZ08W*5W400011-404496?

This is actually a good idea. I'm pretty busy right now to maintain a new alternator thread, but maybe zofsuvs would kindly volunteer to manage a new "non recall" alternator failure thread. The only problem I can think of is that most people don't check their VIN# (or even know where its located) so we might get many failure reports from owners whose vehicles are recalled, but have not received their notices yet.

[bob1]

Guess I'm not as patient as you guys. I dropped my Murano off this morning after I confirmed with my dealer that they had redesigned parts in stock. I expect it'll be done this afternoon.


I'm with you Jim. Temps in the 90's may be pushing whatever life is left in that alternator.
Got mine done today and glad that is out of the way and off my mind. Nothing much to report. Dropped her off and picked her up.
It's over and replaced.

Bob1

[zofsuvs]

Originally posted by Eric L.
This is actually a good idea. I'm pretty busy right now to maintain a new alternator thread, but maybe zofsuvs would kindly volunteer to manage a new "non recall" alternator failure thread.

It would be a good cause, especially if we start getting many reports as we did with the original alternator failures. But 10 months of updating the last alternator failure list is enough for me for a while. Suggest we see how many such reports we get in and then maybe someone will volunteer to do a "not in the recall" failure list.

[zofsuvs]

Originally posted by Mike Brown
Unless there is a problem with the alternator on your Mo, wait a few weeks after the recall is issued. Let the mechanics practice for awhile.

Mt. Air Mike
2004 Copper SL.

How do you know if there is a problem with your alternator unless there is a PROBLEM with your alternator! The mechanics have probably already had a lot of practice replacing alternators, although they did change the method along the way.

Another hard decision is whether to wait to see if they make any further changes to the alternator design. My guess is, though, that they won't for quite a while, so a better alternator now is better than the best alternator too late.

[zofsuvs]

Originally posted by bob1
Guess I'm not as patient as you guys. I dropped my Murano off this morning after I confirmed with my dealer that they had redesigned parts in stock. I expect it'll be done this afternoon.


I'm with you Jim. Temps in the 90's may be pushing whatever life is left in that alternator.
Got mine done today and glad that is out of the way and off my mind. Nothing much to report. Dropped her off and picked her up.
It's over and replaced.

Bob1

Good to hear. So apparently we don't need to get the official notice to get the work done under the recall. Maybe there will be a rush though on the available parts once words gets out!