Fuel TANK replacement/recall? - Nissan Murano

Murf Mo · 05-09-2006, 04:27 PM

OK, after reading through multiple pages on the fuel shield recall, which I got a couple weeks ago, did anyone get the notice on the voluntary recall to replace the ENTIRE fuel tank? My 2005 SL MO apparently needs the whole tank replaced, according to the dealership. So, go figure...they put on the ugly, but potentially fire-preventing fuel shield and sent me home with an parts order in for the tank. Fuel shield first, THEN the tank replacement? okaaaay... I'm a little weary of the order they are doing the work, and I really hope they give me the gas back that was in my old tank, or replenish it.

Here is the recall info I found on-line:

Recall Date:
FEB 21, 2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected:
14268

Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

hfelknor · 05-09-2006, 05:51 PM

Which order would you have done it in, assuming you didn't have the tank in stock?
Seems to me they are doing the only thing they can do from a liability POV.

Homer

Murf Mo · 05-09-2006, 06:32 PM

Yeah, you're probably right, but even the service department couldn't explain why they put the shield on first, when they called to tell me the new tank was in. Then again, with my dealership, it doesn't surprise me! I just wonder if any other MO owners (Mo-bies? HAHA) got the notice for entire tank replacement. The dealer took my recall notice from me at the 1st appointment, so I don't have it anymore.

Enforcer · 05-09-2006, 06:50 PM

Well I just got my fuel tank shield/rear seat belt recall notice for my totalled 03. Nothing on the tank itself as yet.

Halo · 05-09-2006, 07:34 PM

That's a pretty small number of vehicles affected. Given that NISSAN probably outsources their tanks to someone, maybe there was a bad run of tanks in your year?

SgtRich · 05-10-2006, 02:42 AM

I received the recall notice for:

"1. Install protectors in front of the fuel tank.
2. Install protectors on the webbing of the rear seat belts."

There is no mention of a new fuel tank needed for my 2005 Mo. Were only a small amount of 2005 Mo's affected by the entire fuel tank replacement recall?

Jim C · 05-10-2006, 09:24 AM

More details posted originally here:

Two More Recalls Thread

SgtRich · 05-11-2006, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jim C
More details posted originally here:

Two More Recalls Thread

Thanks, Jim! Although I took delivery of my Mo on 30 March 2005, it appears that it's "build date" must have missed the window for the full fuel tank recall.

super3 · 05-12-2006, 02:22 PM

Nissan replaced the tank on my 05 SE and they drained the fuel and replaced it in the new tank. Then they installed the garbage plastic shields but that's another story.

05-09-2006, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Murf Mo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Merlin (Maryland) Posts: 17	Fuel TANK replacement/recall? OK, after reading through multiple pages on the fuel shield recall, which I got a couple weeks ago, did anyone get the notice on the voluntary recall to replace the ENTIRE fuel tank? My 2005 SL MO apparently needs the whole tank replaced, according to the dealership. So, go figure...they put on the ugly, but potentially fire-preventing fuel shield and sent me home with an parts order in for the tank. Fuel shield first, THEN the tank replacement? okaaaay... I'm a little weary of the order they are doing the work, and I really hope they give me the gas back that was in my old tank, or replenish it. Here is the recall info I found on-line: Recall Date: FEB 21, 2006 Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED. Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. Potential Units Affected: 14268 Notes: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. __________________ '05 Platinum Mo, NAV, DVD, back-up camera and much more I haven't figured out yet.

05-09-2006, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Which order would you have done it in, assuming you didn't have the tank in stock? Seems to me they are doing the only thing they can do from a liability POV. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

05-09-2006, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Murf Mo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Merlin (Maryland) Posts: 17	Yeah, you're probably right, but even the service department couldn't explain why they put the shield on first, when they called to tell me the new tank was in. Then again, with my dealership, it doesn't surprise me! I just wonder if any other MO owners (Mo-bies? HAHA) got the notice for entire tank replacement. The dealer took my recall notice from me at the 1st appointment, so I don't have it anymore. __________________ '05 Platinum Mo, NAV, DVD, back-up camera and much more I haven't figured out yet.

05-09-2006, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Enforcer Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Huntspatch, Alabama Posts: 2,065	Well I just got my fuel tank shield/rear seat belt recall notice for my totalled 03. Nothing on the tank itself as yet. __________________ Click Here For More Info.

05-10-2006, 02:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
SgtRich Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 89	I received the recall notice for: "1. Install protectors in front of the fuel tank. 2. Install protectors on the webbing of the rear seat belts." There is no mention of a new fuel tank needed for my 2005 Mo. Were only a small amount of 2005 Mo's affected by the entire fuel tank replacement recall? __________________ 2005 Murano SL AWD Midnight Blue Pearl/Cafe Latte Leather

05-09-2006, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Halo Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 443	That's a pretty small number of vehicles affected. Given that NISSAN probably outsources their tanks to someone, maybe there was a bad run of tanks in your year?

05-10-2006, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jim C Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 531	Fuel tank is part of the vapor hose recall More details posted originally here: Two More Recalls Thread

05-12-2006, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
super3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17	Nissan replaced the tank on my 05 SE and they drained the fuel and replaced it in the new tank. Then they installed the garbage plastic shields but that's another story.

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