2005 Nissan Murano fuel system problems

2005 nissan murano experienced problems with the gas tank. The consumers wife was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden she heard a clunk under the vehicle. When she arrived at her destination, she discovered smelled gas and saw that the gas was pouring from the gas tank forming a pool under and around the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was discovered that the gas tank had a gaping 2-3 inch hole in it.

Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 nissan murano. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on the vehicle which was repaired. The recall was on a gas tank protector. The safety recall repair did not keep something from flying up into the contact's gas tank. The contact stated that while driving on the road, the tire kicked something back into the gas tank. The contact later found that the gas tank had been punctured. The contact was driving 65 MPH, and the weather was clear.