Nissan Murano Recall Information
Here's the latest on the intelligent key. I read it as only being a problem if you use the metal/manual key. I wonder what will be involved in the fix.
The following is from the article on various websites:
Overseas, the Tokyo-based manufacturer is recalling about 70,000 Muranos in North America, 300 in Taiwan and 800 in Singapore, she said. No X-Trails have been sold overseas.
Also being recalled for the same defect are 10,000 Maxima sedans in North America, Nissan said.
Some of the rods connecting the ignition part with parts that start the engine are too long, so the cars sometimes don't start properly, Nissan said. Occasionally, the engines start even when the ignition is turned off and the driver moves the steering wheel, it said.
The recalls involve only models using Nissan's "intelligent keys" with integrated circuit chips inside, which allows drivers to open their car doors with their keys still inside their pockets by just pressing on the handle. Drivers don't need to insert the intelligent key to get the car to start, and can keep the key anywhere nearby.
The defect involved in Thursday's recall is not related to the integrated circuit chip features but to the regular ignition part of the key.
The following is from the article on various websites:
Overseas, the Tokyo-based manufacturer is recalling about 70,000 Muranos in North America, 300 in Taiwan and 800 in Singapore, she said. No X-Trails have been sold overseas.
Also being recalled for the same defect are 10,000 Maxima sedans in North America, Nissan said.
Some of the rods connecting the ignition part with parts that start the engine are too long, so the cars sometimes don't start properly, Nissan said. Occasionally, the engines start even when the ignition is turned off and the driver moves the steering wheel, it said.
The recalls involve only models using Nissan's "intelligent keys" with integrated circuit chips inside, which allows drivers to open their car doors with their keys still inside their pockets by just pressing on the handle. Drivers don't need to insert the intelligent key to get the car to start, and can keep the key anywhere nearby.
The defect involved in Thursday's recall is not related to the integrated circuit chip features but to the regular ignition part of the key.
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The issue is limited to vehicles with Nissan's Intelligent Key system. The transmitter key fob allows an owner to open vehicle doors and start the engine with the key still in their pockets.
"What happens in very rare cases, under some situations, the steering could lock. But as long as the customer drives the vehicle in a safe manner that shouldn't happen," Pearson said.
Specifically, he recommended not turning wildly back and forth. Nissan has traced the problem to rods in the ignition that in some vehicles are too long. Nissan buys the part from suppliers.
Pearson said the company will mail consumers a notice some time in December.
"They'll be able to bring it to a dealer who can determine whether the vehicle exhibits the symptoms, and if so, it will be repaired at no charge," he said.
In its domestic market of Japan, the X-Trail and Murano SUV made between August 2004 and July this year are being recalled because of the defect, while Muranos are being recalled in North America, Taiwan and Singapore for the same problem.
It was a part made by a supplier, not Nissan. They have caught the problem before anyone experienced a problem, and are fixing it.
Last Updated: Thursday, October 19, 2006 | 8:33 AM ET
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Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 130,000 vehicles — including 80,000 in North America — that may have an ignition key defect, the Tokyo-based company announced Thursday.
About 70,000 Murano sport utility vehicles, manufactured between summer 2004 and July 2006, will be recalled in North America, along with 300 in Taiwan and 800 in Singapore, for possible repairs. Another 10,000 Maxima sedans sold in North America are included in the recall.
The automaker is also recalling 51,000 X-Trail and Murano SUVs in Japan. The vehicles were produced between August 2004 and July 2006.
Only cars with "intelligent keys" are included in the recall. The company announced that the lock device of the ignition key does not lock properly in some vehicles, preventing drivers from shutting off the engine.
There have been no reports of injuries.
With files from the Associated Press
Actually I invested in a 110 volt electic air pump and do it myself. Easy peasy. If I were you I would drive back to the dealer and have them add air to 33 psi and then drive a bit til the light goes off.
i'm buying Murano 2003 SE, and the seller told me that the car was recalled by Nissan to replace the engine because there was a problem in the engine crank...
He mentioned that was a common problem and was fixed in many cars.?
Did you hear about that before, and do you thing there is any issue to take this car?
Thanks