Recall 09V-169
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 to 2007 Nissan Murano: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-169
- Reported
- May 19, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 362,891 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Murano 2003 to 2007