| Issue ID | 1306712 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10894024 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/10/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2004 nissan murano. While driving approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The passenger side air bag exploded and metal shards of shrapnel violently emitted from the air bag. The contact also noticed an overpowering odor similar to gun powder, which caused her to have breathing problems. The contact was able to exit the vehicle, but required medical attention. The contact was diagnosed with permanent lung damage as a result of breathing in the chemicals from the air bag, in addition to fractured ribs. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 75,000..... Updated 08/11/16 *bf **** updated 12/21/16*lj updated 12/27/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FELTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W54WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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