Nissan Recalls Murano SUVs

Chrissie Cole

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Nissan is recalling more than 360,000 Murano SUVs from the 2003-2007 model years due to a defect in the intake air ducts which may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

A defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission Administration (NHTSA) says “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 which can occur due to premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.”

Nissan dealers will inspect and replace the necessary parts for free. Murano customers will receive a recall notice on or before July 6, 2009. For more information, consumers can contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumers may also contact the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.