New Recall Announced - Fuel Shields! - Nissan Murano

Jim C · 01-20-2006, 09:30 AM

Wow! I didn't think this was that big a deal, but it looks like Nissan is stepping up to the plate without the pressure it took to get the alternator recall (which, IMHO, was a bigger issue). Here's a blurb from the official Nissan press release:

Quote:

Nissan will be conducting a voluntary safety recall on approximately 226,000 Model Year 2003-2006 Murano vehicles to add a fuel tank shield in front of the fuel tank. Note: This issue was first raised as a preliminary investigation in September of 2005 – GOV05:190

Guess those guys with fuel tank punctures really weren't kidding!

JC

**njjoe** · 01-20-2006, 09:58 AM

It is good to see Nissan stepping up to the plate and doing whats right. I am guessing they had indications that the government may have been leaning towards a mandatory recall and they initiated it to save face.

-njjoe

SugarRushMurano · 01-20-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jim C
Wow! I didn't think this was that big a deal, but it looks like Nissan is stepping up to the plate without the pressure it took to get the alternator recall (which, IMHO, was a bigger issue). Here's a blurb from the official Nissan press release:

Guess those guys with fuel tank punctures really weren't kidding!

JC

YIPEEE....another trip to the stealership.
I am waiting for my letter form Nissan!

Anyway, does this effect ALL 2003-2005 MO?

NakayaRei · 01-20-2006, 10:45 AM

That's good to know, but where are you finding this information? I check out http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2006/01_03.html for nissan press releases, but I can't find anything about it.

**zebelkhan** · 01-20-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by njjoe
It is good to see Nissan stepping up to the plate and doing whats right. I am guessing they had indications that the government may have been leaning towards a mandatory recall and they initiated it to save face.

I bet they wanted to avoid issues and law suites that Ford Pinto had. Good thinking too.

**njjoe** · 01-20-2006, 11:08 AM

SugarRushMurano-

Looking at the numbers (226,000) in Jim C's post I can only assume it is for all Muranos (2003 -2006).

-njjoe

UncaDanno · 01-20-2006, 11:13 AM

Oh Gawd.

Wonder what spare parts the "service" guys will have after doing this.

**Eric L.** · 01-20-2006, 12:19 PM

Get ready for another useless dealership visit while they tell you they "need to order the part." Every time I visit my dealership they send me away without a repair and tell me they need to order the parts. Half the time they never call me back.

I guess the fuel tank skid plate is another thing to add to the list for my next $tealership visit.

BTW thanks JimC for making the announcement. I'm making this sticky.

MightyMo · 01-20-2006, 12:29 PM

Aw damn, and just when I finished my skid-plate project yesterday

wxman · 01-20-2006, 01:59 PM

Here are details of the recall for installation of a fuel shield from NTHSA...
Wxman

Jim C · 01-20-2006, 02:02 PM

Best bet is probably to call your dealer first to see if they have the shield parts and procedure. I'm checking with my guy later today. To heck with waiting for a letter. I STILL haven't got the stupid alternator recall letter and if I wait for the fuel tank one, I'll end up selling the Murano before the letter arrives - and I keep my cars for at least 10 years at a time!!!

Jim

ps: my understanding is that the recall does apply to ALL Murano's as the fuel tank design has not changed since introduction in 2003.

**njjoe** · 01-20-2006, 02:53 PM

Did anyone else notice that the NTHSA bulletin posted by Wxman only lists 2005 as being affected? Was I reading that wrong? I would expect the recall to affect all Muranos operated in the US (the NTHSA doesn't care about the rest of you boys).

-njjoe

**Eric L.** · 01-20-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by njjoe
Did anyone else notice that the NTHSA bulletin posted by Wxman only lists 2005 as been affected? Was I reading that wrong? I would expect the recall to affect all Muranos operated in the US (the NTHSA doesn't care about the rest of you boys).

-njjoe

I wouldn't worry about the year since it says 205,000 units affected, which pretty much means every Murano ever sold.

I noticed the start date for the recall is March 26, which means that gives Nissan's parts supplier 2 months to manufacture 205,000 metal shields.

enamurao · 01-20-2006, 04:31 PM

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MightyMo · 01-20-2006, 04:33 PM

OMG, that's it, Ossama is going to plant bungee sticks on US highways to attack Murano fuel tanks, it's all so clear to me now...

01-20-2006, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	It is good to see Nissan stepping up to the plate and doing whats right. I am guessing they had indications that the government may have been leaning towards a mandatory recall and they initiated it to save face. -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

01-20-2006, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	SugarRushMurano- Looking at the numbers (226,000) in Jim C's post I can only assume it is for all Muranos (2003 -2006). -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

01-20-2006, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	Get ready for another useless dealership visit while they tell you they "need to order the part." Every time I visit my dealership they send me away without a repair and tell me they need to order the parts. Half the time they never call me back. I guess the fuel tank skid plate is another thing to add to the list for my next $tealership visit. BTW thanks JimC for making the announcement. I'm making this sticky. __________________ 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.

01-20-2006, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
MightyMo Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 522	Aw damn, and just when I finished my skid-plate project yesterday __________________ -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>

01-20-2006, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	Did anyone else notice that the NTHSA bulletin posted by Wxman only lists 2005 as being affected? Was I reading that wrong? I would expect the recall to affect all Muranos operated in the US (the NTHSA doesn't care about the rest of you boys). -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

01-20-2006, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
NakayaRei Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4	That's good to know, but where are you finding this information? I check out http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2006/01_03.html for nissan press releases, but I can't find anything about it.

01-20-2006, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
UncaDanno Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Midland (25 mi. East of Charlotte), NC Posts: 360	Oh Gawd. Wonder what spare parts the "service" guys will have after doing this.

01-20-2006, 02:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jim C Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 531	Best bet is probably to call your dealer first to see if they have the shield parts and procedure. I'm checking with my guy later today. To heck with waiting for a letter. I STILL haven't got the stupid alternator recall letter and if I wait for the fuel tank one, I'll end up selling the Murano before the letter arrives - and I keep my cars for at least 10 years at a time!!! Jim ps: my understanding is that the recall does apply to ALL Murano's as the fuel tank design has not changed since introduction in 2003.

01-20-2006, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
enamurao Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 295	Osama bin Laden saying al-Qaida is planning attacks, counterterrorism officials said Thursday. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 04SE AWD glacier pearl,leather,navigation,dvd with roofmounted lcd,sunroof.

01-20-2006, 04:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
MightyMo Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 522	OMG, that's it, Ossama is going to plant bungee sticks on US highways to attack Murano fuel tanks, it's all so clear to me now... __________________ -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>

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