Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004)
Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 09V169000: Engine Intake Air Duct Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
NISSAN/MURANO 2003-2007
MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 14, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V169000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 362891
SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling 362,891 M/Y 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.
CONSEQUENCE:
The engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before July 6, 2009. owners may
contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NOTES:
Owners 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.