Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004)
Technical Service Bulletin # 06-023
Date: 060317
Recall - Fuel Tank Protector Installation
Reference: NTB06-023
Date: March 17, 2006
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN FUEL TANK PROTECTORS
CAMPAIGN I.D. # / NHTSA #: R0516/06V-003
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2003-06 Murano (Z50)
APPLIED VINS:
2003 MY: JN8AZ08T*3W100007-123688
JN8AZ08W*3W200005-238520
2004 MY: JN8AZ08T*4W200003-228686
JN8AZ08W*4W300006-343525
2005 MY: JN8AZ208T*5W300104-332101
JN8AZ08W*5W400011-445241
2006 MY: JN8AZ018T*6W400007-405716
JN8AZ08W*6W500021-514232
NOTE:
Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan has determined that some 2003-2006 model year Nissan Murano vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. If the front
tires run over a small, sharp object in the road, there is a possibility that a front tire may propel it towards the rear of the vehicle. Due to the location of
the fuel tank, the object may strike the forward portion of the tank. This could result in a puncture in the tank and a fuel leak. If an ignition source is
present, a fire could occur. To prevent this condition from occurring, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to install protectors in
front of the fuel tank free of charge.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R0516 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 210,000.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall
which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and
vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior
to delivery under a sale or lease. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law
applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.