Recalls for MURANO NISSAN, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, Jan 10, 2006
A recall was issued on Jan 10, 2006 for MURANO NISSAN, manufactured by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY problems. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.