2003 Nissan Murano Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V169000
RECALL DATE: 2009-05-19
SUMMARY
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.
CONSEQUENCES
ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
REMEDY
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOTES
Nissan North America, Inc.
