| Issue ID | 976952 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10509403 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | MURANO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 23/04/13 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was traveling at approx. 30 mph when the front driver's seat gave way causing the driver to lean to the left hitting the left front door. Driver was able to maintain control of said vehicle but became alarmed at the sudden nature of the event. It appears that a bracket supporting the seat broke. Internet research and discussions with nissan customer service (local facility) is very aware of the seat problem. There have been numerous reports of failed brackets with the 2003-2009 murano. To date, i believe there have been no fatalities caused by the sudden breakage, but in i my humble opinion, it is just a matter of time. I am stunned that there has not been a recall. Nissan should take the initiative and be proactive and have said vehicles fixed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42120 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLAINVIEW, NY |
| VIN pattern | JN8AZ08W16WXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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