The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V184000·Announced 2017-03-16

Nissan Recalls 2013-2014 Murano Models for Power Steering Hose Fire Risk

Nissan is recalling 2013-2014 Murano vehicles because a power steering hose clamp may fail, causing fluid leaks that could ignite near hot engine parts.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering hose) that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2014 Nissan Murano and Murano Cross Cabriolet vehicles. The recall involves 56,766 vehicles where the power steering hose clamp may not adequately secure the hose. This defect allows the hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

If the leaked power steering fluid comes into contact with a heat source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN MURANO
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
56,766

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MURANO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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