Nissan Motor Co (Australia) Pty Ltd—Nissan J31 Maxima and Z50 Murano—Engine Intake Duct

PRA No.
2009/10860
Date published
11 Jun 2009
Product description

Nissan J31 Maxima and Z50 Murano vehicles fitted with the ZQ35 engine

Identifying features

The VIN's of the affected vehicles lie within the following ranges:
J31 Maxima - JN1BBUJ31A0 000014 to JN1BBUJ3A0 302117.
Produced between August 2003 and January 2008.
Target number 11,743.
Campaign number R0902 for J31 Maxima.
Z50 Murano - JN1TANZ50A0 000026 to JN1TANZ50A0 005945.
Produced between April 2005 and November 2007.
Target number 4,972.
Campaign number R090Z for Z50 Murano

What are the defects?

The engine air intake duct may become disconnected due to thermal loading combined with normal engine vibration. If this happens, the engine will exhibit rough idling and in a worst case scenario, the engine may stall.

What are the hazards?

Malfunction

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles have been notified by mail at their last known address. Owners should contact any Nissan Dealer, to arrange for inspection and rectification of their vehicle.

Supplier
Nissan Motor Co (Australia) Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Product category
Nissan