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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006073332 | Incident Date: Jul, 29 2006 |
| Consumer's City: LACEY | Consumer's State: WA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Model Name: MURANO | Model Year: 2004 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JN8AZ08W94W | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 29 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 27 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 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 |
