Fuel Shield Recall - PICS - Nissan Murano

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:02 PM

My dealer (Ann Arbor Nissan) offered to do the fuel tank shield recall when I went in for an oil change today since he had the part in stock. (I haven’t received a notice in the mail as yet). It took about a half hour and changes the side appearance of the MO somewhat since the shield is visible from either side if you’re standing more than a few paces away from the car.
Dealer also ordered parts for a seatbelt recall.

Here are a few pictures of the shield.

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:03 PM

Fuel Tank Shield Recall Pic2

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:04 PM

Pic3

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:05 PM

Pic4

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:05 PM

Last Pic

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:09 PM

Oops - forgot this one. This is really the last pic.

jballchat · 03-21-2006, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the great pics. Is the shield metal or molded plastic?
Looks like plastic.

**Eric L.** · 03-21-2006, 04:22 PM

Great clear pictures! Thanks. I should get mine done soon as well.

Nissmo · 03-21-2006, 04:30 PM

Went to all the trouble to take out my middle hanging muffler now that ugly SOB?

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jballchat
Thanks for the great pics. Is the shield metal or molded plastic?
Looks like plastic.

The shield is black molded plastic. Also the dealer said that no drilling is required. NNA figured out a way to bolt it on it using existing mount points.

dmako · 03-21-2006, 04:39 PM

Wow! Has your MPG gone down with that thing?

**Corin** · 03-21-2006, 04:49 PM

I'm still waiting to see what the aluminum shield looks like. I have a feeling I'll like it better for my Platinum MO than the black plastic one.

Has anyone seen it?

samwlee · 03-21-2006, 04:50 PM

Am I missing something or is the bottom of the tank not shielded still? IF so what's the point of this?

**Eric L.** · 03-21-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corin
I'm still waiting to see what the aluminum shield looks like. I have a feeling I'll like it better for my Platinum MO than the black plastic one.

Has anyone seen it?

It will most likely be black painted aluminum, so the look will not be different. An example is the oil pan on the MO - its aluminum, but also black color.

mdave2 · 03-21-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by samwlee
Am I missing something or is the bottom of the tank not shielded still? IF so what's the point of this?

You are correct. Only the front of the tank is shielded. I guess they expect anything kicked up by the front tires to hit the front of the tank. The shield extends a little below the level of the tank and they may be expecting that "lip" to protect the bottom of the tank from anything coming at it from an angle. I would have preferred the shield to continue along the bottom of the tank.

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mdave2 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 42	Fuel Shield Recall - PICS My dealer (Ann Arbor Nissan) offered to do the fuel tank shield recall when I went in for an oil change today since he had the part in stock. (I haven’t received a notice in the mail as yet). It took about a half hour and changes the side appearance of the MO somewhat since the shield is visible from either side if you’re standing more than a few paces away from the car. Dealer also ordered parts for a seatbelt recall. Here are a few pictures of the shield. Attached Thumbnails

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jballchat Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 47	Thanks for the great pics. Is the shield metal or molded plastic? Looks like plastic.

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Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	Great clear pictures! Thanks. I should get mine done soon as well. __________________ 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.

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Corin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 2,241	I'm still waiting to see what the aluminum shield looks like. I have a feeling I'll like it better for my Platinum MO than the black plastic one. Has anyone seen it? __________________ ~ Corin ---------------------------------------- 2005 MO SL AWD, Platinum w/ Charcoal Cloth, Sunroof Pkg, Tow Pkg, StonGard, Stainless "Z" Grill, air horns, ipod magic box, Garmin c320, Carseat 2008 Zap Xebra Electric Car (with many upgrades) 2011 Nissan Leaf (100% electric, 100% awesome! Got it 4/1/2011)

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samwlee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 126	Am I missing something or is the bottom of the tank not shielded still? IF so what's the point of this? __________________ ---------------------------------------------- 2004 Silver/Black Murano SL AWD, Touring, Sunroof visor, Mud flaps, Cargo Protector, HuskyLiner Floor mats

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