Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
86,265
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-19
Owners notified
2019-02-07
Defect description
Nissan of North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009 Murano vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Safety risk
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE MATERIAL IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK IN AREAS WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE NUT MAY COME OUT OF THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER AND THE TPMS LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE.
Safety risk
IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TPMS NUT WITH A NEW, MORE ROBUST NUT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 16,365 MY 2008 INFINITI EX35 AND MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DISCHARGED.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT INFLATING IN A CRASH IN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO SO, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ACU IN AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Service brakes
253
88,000 mi
Air bags
90
75,000 mi
Electrical system
81
70,795 mi
Power train
63
84,000 mi
Unknown or other
40
94,000 mi
Engine
33
75,431 mi
Steering
32
66,000 mi
Wheels
21
60,050 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
19
60,000 mi
Structure: body
18
102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
16
86,000 mi
Suspension
15
150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
11
37,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
9
60,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
9
75,000 mi
Seats
6
58,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
6
60,050 mi
Visibility/wiper
6
53,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
6
68,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
5
45,000 mi
Tires
5
65,000 mi
Equipment
4
61,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
4
390 mi
Structure: frame and members
4
135,000 mi
Structure
3
34,600 mi
Visibility
3
40,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
2
18,900 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
2
34,600 mi
Exterior lighting
2
609 mi
Seat belts
2
139,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
2
95,000 mi
Structure: body: door
2
67,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
2
72,652 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
114,000 mi
Electrical system: software
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
66,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion
1
94,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars
1
1,250 mi
Traction control system
1
1,448 mi
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)
1
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
33,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
20,000 mi
The 2008 model has 115 times as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
