| Issue ID | 596687 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10163907 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/07/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Events leading to failure: replacement of alternator due to product recall failure: coolant hose location: where coolant hose touches outside edge of idler pulley adjustment nut. What was done: vehicle will be taken to dealership for repair. Assumption of failure: vehicle was recalled to replace alternator. When serpentine belt was tightened, coolant hose weakening occurred. Visual observation: coolant hose is pressed against adjustment nut depressing it 1/16-3/32 of an inch. This combined with vehicle engine natural vibrations a hole in the coolant hose occurred. Result of coolant loss: ultimately, engine failure could occur resulting in loss of vehicle control resulting in serious injury or death due to loss of coolant from failed hose. Possible solution: nissan will repair or replace idler pulley adjustment bracket and insure proper adjustment space between the idler pulley adjustment nut and coolant hose. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33347 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LACEY, WA |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W94WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 28/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BRUCE TITUS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 360-754-5500 |
| Dealer's city | OLYMPIA |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 98502 |