Vehicle recall 06V003000 · January 10, 2006
2003-2006 Nissan Murano
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- A punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- Customers 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 10, 2006
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 20, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 205,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Murano (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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