2004 Nissan Murano

On certain 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 ageing of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking.  If the air duct pulls off the resonator, the airflow meter will not accurately measure the intake airflow rate, which could result in unstable idling, poor acceleration, or engine stalling.  Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.  Correction: Dealers will replace the intake air duct with an updated version.

On certain vehicles, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge during a frontal crash.   As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain seat occupants, increasing the risk of personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will install a plastic cover over the lower part of the webbing and the floor anchor.

On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may be punctured by road debris that has been picked up and thrown by the front tires.  A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.  Correction: Dealers will install a shield in front of the fuel tank.

On certain vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), an open circuit in the alternator can occur due to wire fatigue caused by movement of the rotor coil during rapid changes in engine speed.  Higher engine compartment temperature in the Murano compared to other Nissan models may also be a contributing factor to the wire fatigue.  When an open circuit occurs in the alternator, the charge warning and brake warning lamps come on.  If the driver does not seek immediate assistance and continues to drive the vehicle in this condition, the vehicle will operate normally for about one hour.  After this time, the battery voltage will drop to a level that causes the engine control module to go into a fail safe mode.  During fail safe mode, which lasts about ten minutes, vehicle speed will be reduced due to the throttle plate being held in a fixed position.  After this time period, the engine will stop running.  Correction: Dealers will replace the alternator with an updated version.