New Recall Announced - Fuel Shields! - Page 3 - Nissan Murano

**njjoe** · 01-26-2006, 03:09 PM

Pacmo-

If your MO came off the boat in August or later then it has the good alternator. The affected VINs are as follows:

2005 FWD: JN8AZ08T*5W300104 thru 302827
2005 AWD: JN8AZ08W*5W400011 thru 404496

Can the new shields be seen from the side or rear?

-njjoe

**Eric L.** · 01-26-2006, 03:26 PM

Its good to hear dealers are already getting the correct parts for this recall even though the official date of the recall is still 2 months away.

pacmo · 01-26-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by njjoe
Pacmo-

If your MO came off the boat in August or later then it has the good alternator. The affected VINs are as follows:

2005 FWD: JN8AZ08T*5W300104 thru 302827
2005 AWD: JN8AZ08W*5W400011 thru 404496

Can the new shields be seen from the side or rear?

-njjoe

Thanks for the info. I am pretty sure it came off the boat after august but I will check tonight.

If you are more than a few feet away you can see the shields from the side. I dont think you can see them from the from or back? I will post some pics tonight.

pacmo

MightyMo · 01-26-2006, 05:06 PM

Bulky plastic shields that hang down to protect the plastic gas tank? I'm liking the sound of this less and less...

pacmo · 01-26-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MightyMo
Bulky plastic shields that hang down to protect the plastic gas tank? I'm liking the sound of this less and less...

Yea ,I was thinking of some cool metal shields when I first heard of this recall. I was a little bummed when I saw the plastic ones they installed. I will post some pics tonight or tomorrow and you guys can decide for yourself.

Pacmo

Jim C · 01-26-2006, 06:30 PM

Looking forward to the pics Pacmo. Frankly, I don't think is a major issue (unlike the alternator) and I'm debating whether to even get those suckers put on. Since I tend to keep my vehicles forever, it shouldn't be an issue - except, of course, if I get a puncture in the tank!!

**njjoe** · 01-26-2006, 06:36 PM

Jim C.-

What if you elect to not have the shields installed and the tank gets punctured when the car is out of warranty, will Nissan still repair the tank and install the shields free of charge? I wonder.

-njjoe

dmako · 01-26-2006, 07:24 PM

I havn't crawled under my MO yet to take a look at the expose edge of the gas tank.

But it seems that if the front edge is exposed to rocks etc. being flung from the front wheels. Couldn't we simply get say a strip of Aluminum and attach it to the tank perhaps with construction adhesive?

pacmo · 01-26-2006, 07:41 PM

Ok here are a few pics

Pacmo

pacmo · 01-26-2006, 07:42 PM

Bottom Right

pacmo · 01-26-2006, 07:43 PM

bottom left

dmako · 01-26-2006, 07:48 PM

From the pics, seems doable (homemade shield). The shield would not have to fit all the contours, just protect the front.

From the service manual it seems like the current protection only protects from the bottom. Will Nissan replace this shield or simple put plastic in front?

**njjoe** · 01-26-2006, 08:11 PM

pacmo-

Thanx for the pics.

It's hard to form an opinion on the shield from the pics. They stand out in the photos, but I would expect that once they accumulate some road grime and the shininess wears off they may be less notably. I am just concerned that they may look too "clunky", just like the center muffler (which looks like an add-on, or a design after-thought).

As long as they don't rattle, whistle, thump or contribute any noise then I might not have a problem with the install.

Since it is a voluntary recall, I wonder if the install is mandatory.

Thanx again for the pics.

-njjoe

ekaxel · 01-26-2006, 08:51 PM

"From the service manual it seems like the current protection only protects from the bottom "
I don't see any bottom protection at all on my '03.

rjardine · 01-26-2006, 10:13 PM

What if anything will this do to the airflow under the MO. I doubt that it will improve it any since it looks somewhat blunt relative to the airflow that will hit it. Does that in turn lead to increased noise or drag?

I had anticipated something a little more streamlined. Not sure that I will be early in line to have this installed.

Anyone have any idea as to how many punctured gas tanks have been reported?

01-26-2006, 03:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	Pacmo- If your MO came off the boat in August or later then it has the good alternator. The affected VINs are as follows: 2005 FWD: JN8AZ08T5W300104 thru 302827 2005 AWD: JN8AZ08W5W400011 thru 404496 Can the new shields be seen from the side or rear? -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

01-26-2006, 03:26 PM	#32 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	Its good to hear dealers are already getting the correct parts for this recall even though the official date of the recall is still 2 months away. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

01-26-2006, 05:06 PM	#34 (permalink)
MightyMo Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 522	Bulky plastic shields that hang down to protect the plastic gas tank? I'm liking the sound of this less and less... __________________ -Carl Merritt <a href="http://www.thenissanpath.com">2006 Pathfinder SE 4x4</a> <a href="http://www.racerzx.com">1990 300ZX 2+2 Twin Turbo</a> <a href="http://www.zfilms.org/NissSportMag/index.html">Nissan Sport Magazine Asso. Editor (300ZX, Murano, Pathfinder)</a> <a href="http://www.zfilms.org">www.ZFilms.org</a>

01-26-2006, 06:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	Jim C.- What if you elect to not have the shields installed and the tank gets punctured when the car is out of warranty, will Nissan still repair the tank and install the shields free of charge? I wonder. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

01-26-2006, 07:24 PM	#38 (permalink)
dmako Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 834	I havn't crawled under my MO yet to take a look at the expose edge of the gas tank. But it seems that if the front edge is exposed to rocks etc. being flung from the front wheels. Couldn't we simply get say a strip of Aluminum and attach it to the tank perhaps with construction adhesive? __________________ 2003 Murano SL AWD, Sheer Silver/Cafe latte. Leather Pkg/Premium Pkg/Sunroof/Dynamic Ctrl/Nav/X-Pel Rebuilt alternator

01-26-2006, 06:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
Jim C Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 531	Looking forward to the pics Pacmo. Frankly, I don't think is a major issue (unlike the alternator) and I'm debating whether to even get those suckers put on. Since I tend to keep my vehicles forever, it shouldn't be an issue - except, of course, if I get a puncture in the tank!!

01-26-2006, 07:41 PM	#39 (permalink)
pacmo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 84	Ok here are a few pics Pacmo Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2005 SL 2WD Platinum w/ Premium Package

01-26-2006, 07:42 PM	#40 (permalink)
pacmo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 84	Bottom Right Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2005 SL 2WD Platinum w/ Premium Package

01-26-2006, 07:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
pacmo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 84	bottom left Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2005 SL 2WD Platinum w/ Premium Package

01-26-2006, 07:48 PM	#42 (permalink)
dmako Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 834	From the pics, seems doable (homemade shield). The shield would not have to fit all the contours, just protect the front. From the service manual it seems like the current protection only protects from the bottom. Will Nissan replace this shield or simple put plastic in front? __________________ 2003 Murano SL AWD, Sheer Silver/Cafe latte. Leather Pkg/Premium Pkg/Sunroof/Dynamic Ctrl/Nav/X-Pel Rebuilt alternator

01-26-2006, 08:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	pacmo- Thanx for the pics. It's hard to form an opinion on the shield from the pics. They stand out in the photos, but I would expect that once they accumulate some road grime and the shininess wears off they may be less notably. I am just concerned that they may look too "clunky", just like the center muffler (which looks like an add-on, or a design after-thought). As long as they don't rattle, whistle, thump or contribute any noise then I might not have a problem with the install. Since it is a voluntary recall, I wonder if the install is mandatory. Thanx again for the pics. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

01-26-2006, 08:51 PM	#44 (permalink)
ekaxel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,164	"From the service manual it seems like the current protection only protects from the bottom " I don't see any bottom protection at all on my '03. __________________ '03 SL everything but OEM Nav Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" in dash Valentine One Black grille DrawTite 2" hitch & homemade harness Excalibur 1620 alarm Magnetbra Full spare tire Roof rails with crossbars Aluminum fuel tank shield Optima Red Top battery HID fogs/DRL 3 new door lock assemblies 235/65R17 Dean Wintercat snows Backup camera Parking sensor (IR) system GROM IPOD/USB/AUX audio interface with Bluetooth New CVT 1/12

01-26-2006, 10:13 PM	#45 (permalink)
rjardine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East St. Paul, MB, Canada Posts: 174	What if anything will this do to the airflow under the MO. I doubt that it will improve it any since it looks somewhat blunt relative to the airflow that will hit it. Does that in turn lead to increased noise or drag? I had anticipated something a little more streamlined. Not sure that I will be early in line to have this installed. Anyone have any idea as to how many punctured gas tanks have been reported? __________________ 2003 SL AWD Gold/Latte (Canadian Package) Arrived May 2004

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