| Issue ID | 1619670 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11280790 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/11/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan murano. While driving, the vehicle shook and began to smoke. The vehicle caught fire and flames appeared behind the driver's seat. The contact exited the vehicle as the fuel tank exploded three or four times. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. Police and fire reports were filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 102,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOLIVAR, MO |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W26WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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