NHTSA Recall 06V003000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 205,000 vehicles. It affects 2003–2006 Nissan Murano.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V003000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 10, 2006 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V003000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.