| Issue ID | 1191608 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10725284 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/06/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan murano. While driving 5 mph in the parking garage, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably when the accelerator pedal was tapped. The contract attempted to apply the brakes, but it had little effect. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The contact and his wife sustained fractured ribs and spine injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW YORK , NY |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W14WXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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