IllustrationBOUGHT 2005 NISSAN MURANO 8-08, HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS 1ST WEEK REPLACED BATTERY, 2ND WEEK ,LABOR DAY WEEKEND ALTERNATOR FAILED, HAD REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK 2 AND A HALF TO 3WEEKS IN SHOP . 3 WEEKS LATER THE REPLACEMENT ALTERNATOR FAILED ALSO. *TR
2005 Nissan Murano
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Murano years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Nissan Murano are substantially higher than the model-year median of 110.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
560–25K
15225–50K
30450–75K
17975–100K
112100–150K
43150K+
846 reports with mileage · 140 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Seats. Review the 456 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 124 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports1 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
986 reportsDRIVER SEAT OF 2005 NISSAN MURANO AT FIRST WAS CREAKING WHEN I SAT IN THE SEAT NOW ROCKS FROM FRONT RIGHT TO BACK LEFT SEAT CORNERS AS IF ON UNLEVEL SURFACE. BROUGHT TO NISSAN IN CREAKING PHASE THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT AS WARRANTY ISSUE NOW ITS BROKEN AND I OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITH A LOUD SNAP. THE CONTACT SWERVED AND CROSSED INTO ANOTHER LANE. HE WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. HE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER TO CHECK THE SEAT AND NOTICED THAT THE SEAT METAL SUPPORT BRACKET WAS SPLIT IN HALF. THE DEALER IS C…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITH A LOUD SNAP. THE CONTACT SWERVED AND CROSSED INTO ANOTHER LANE. HE WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. HE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER TO CHECK THE SEAT AND NOTICED THAT THE SEAT METAL SUPPORT BRACKET WAS SPLIT IN HALF. THE DEALER IS CHARGING $932 FOR THE REPAIR. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BRACKET IS BROKEN, SO THAT SEAT IS NO LONGER STABLE PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON, THE POWER DRIVER'S SEAT IN MY 2005 NISSAN MURANO BEGAN SLIGHTLY TILTING BACK AND FORTH, SIMILAR TO A ROCKING CHAIR MOTION. DEALER STATED THE WHOLE SEAT BASEFRAME NEEDS REPLACEMENT. COST OF REPAIR $800 PLUS. OF COURSE THE CAR HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT AND IS 4000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. I HAVE NEVER HEARD …
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WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON, THE POWER DRIVER'S SEAT IN MY 2005 NISSAN MURANO BEGAN SLIGHTLY TILTING BACK AND FORTH, SIMILAR TO A ROCKING CHAIR MOTION. DEALER STATED THE WHOLE SEAT BASEFRAME NEEDS REPLACEMENT. COST OF REPAIR $800 PLUS. OF COURSE THE CAR HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT AND IS 4000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH AN ITEM NEEDING REPAIR ON A VEHICLE WITH SO FEW MILES AND NEVER HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. SEEMS LIKE A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY NISSAN AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. THROUGH RESEARCH ON MANY INTERNET SITES, IT SEEMS THIS PROBLEM IS MORE PREVALENT THAN I THOUGHT. NISSAN SHOULD BE MADE TO ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. *TR
I OWN A 2005 NISSAN MURANO W/ POWER DRIVER SEAT. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE SEAT ATTACH POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS BROKEN DUE TO A BAD DESIGN. THE SEAT IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT RAIL WITH APPROX. A 1 INCH X 1/2 INCH X.060 THICK SHEET METAL PART. THERE IS A 90 DEGREE BEND AT THIS POINT, AND THIS IS WHERE IT HAS BROKEN. I HAVE TAKEN PICTU…
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I OWN A 2005 NISSAN MURANO W/ POWER DRIVER SEAT. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE SEAT ATTACH POINT ON THE LEFT REAR IS BROKEN DUE TO A BAD DESIGN. THE SEAT IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT RAIL WITH APPROX. A 1 INCH X 1/2 INCH X.060 THICK SHEET METAL PART. THERE IS A 90 DEGREE BEND AT THIS POINT, AND THIS IS WHERE IT HAS BROKEN. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURE OF THE AREA IN QUESTION, AND CAN SEND IF NEEDED. WITH THE SEAT NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT RAIL AND THE CAR, IT NOW IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THIS PART BREAKS WITH NORMAL USE, I WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN A MODERATE CRASH. HOW MUCH MORE BODILY INJURY IS THEIR WHEN THE SEAT IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR DURING THE COURSE OF A ACCIDENT VIEWING AUTO WEB SITES, I SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT NISSAN SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT.. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP CAMERON J. BREWER *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE; HOWEVER, THE SEAT CONTINUED TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME FAILED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR LESS THAN $1,000. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE; HOWEVER, THE SEAT CONTINUED TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME FAILED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR LESS THAN $1,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 60,000. UPDATED 03/17/09 *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEATED SEAT STOPPED WORKING AFTER 1 YEAR. UPDATED 03/17/09. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY FROM A STOP, THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE WINDOW AND DOOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,422 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,389.
I HAVE A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS BROKEN OFF THE TRACK FROM NORMAL USE. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER IF THIS WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS NOT COVERED NOR IS IT A RECALL. EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL 2005'S COME IN WITH BROKEN SEATS. FROM SEVERAL WEBSIT…
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I HAVE A 2005 NISSAN MURANO. THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS BROKEN OFF THE TRACK FROM NORMAL USE. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER IF THIS WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS NOT COVERED NOR IS IT A RECALL. EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL 2005'S COME IN WITH BROKEN SEATS. FROM SEVERAL WEBSITES I SEE THAT THIS IS A LARGE PROBLEM FOR NISSAN. YET, THEY WILL NOT RECALL OR ASSIST IN REPAIR COST. I THINK NISSAN IS WELL AWARE THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AND THEY ARE TRYING TO AVOID A RECALL FOR AS LONG AS THEY CAN. I FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
I HAVE A 2005 NISSAN MURANO AND THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN UP POSITION. WHEN YOU PUT IT IN UP POSITION IT JUST FALLS BACK DOWN BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. NISSAN SAYS THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AND SINCE NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED THEY WILL CHARGE TO REPAIR. *TR
Official recalls
609V169000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
May 19, 2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
06V401000 · Steering:column LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT Device
Oct 20, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." DURING AN INSPECTION OF SOME VEHICLES AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH THE IGNITION KNOB IN THE "OFF" POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN THE "PARK" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN LOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
06V054000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Feb 21, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FITTING FOR VAPOR RECIRCULATION, WHICH IS WELDED ON THE FUEL TANK, MAY COME OFF THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON AND MAY RESULT IN SOME FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
06V048000 · Seat Belts:rear/other
Feb 13, 2006
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
06V003000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Jan 10, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE FUEL TANK, IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE FRONT TIRE RUNS OVER A SMALL, SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, CATCHES IT AND PROPELS IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAY STRIKE AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS IN FRONT OF THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
05V319000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Jul 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE08065 · Driver Seat Anchor Failure
Opened Nov 18, 2008 · Closed Jul 2, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
THIS INVESTIGATION CONCERNS STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR/BRACKET ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THE CONCERN IS THAT SUCH FAILURES MAY ALTER THE DRIVER'S SEATED POSITION SO AS TO REDUCE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM OR POTENTIALLY COMPROMISE VEHICLE CONTROL.FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT ANCHOR BRACKET RESULTS FROM METAL FATIGUE AND CAUSES REARWARD TILTING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.THESE FAILURES USUALLY OCCUR DURING DRIVER INGRESS BUT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.THE SAFETY RELATED CONCERNS DURING ACTUAL VEHICLE USE WERE NOT VALIDATED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.WHILE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM IS RELATIVELY HIGH, ONLY THREE VERY MINOR, UNDOCUMENTED INJURIES WERE REPORTED.THE REPORTED INJURIES OCCURRED DURING DRIVER INGRESS, NOT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COMPROMISE TO VEHICLE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED.INVESTIGATION ALSO DISCLOSED THAT THE APPARENT RISK OF COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATEDA SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AND THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
PE05050 · Fuel Tank Punctures From Road Debris
Opened Sep 13, 2005 · Closed Jan 31, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON FOUR VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQ'S) INDICATING THAT THE FUEL TANKS WEREPUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS UNDER NORMAL, NON OFF-ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS.AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005, THE COMPLAINT TOTAL INCREASED TO 12.NISSAN SUPPLIED ODI WITH 31 COMPLAINTS OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES, INCLUDING 26 NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO ODI FROM THE VOQ RECORDS. IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 9, 2006, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTIFIED ODI OF ITS PLAN TO RECALL APPROXIMATELY 209,000 MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 24, 2002 (START OF PRODUCTION OF MY 2003) THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (INCLUDING A PORTION OF MY 2006 VEHICLES) TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN FUEL TANK SHIELDING FROM ROAD DEBRIS.THIS RECALL HAS BEEN DESIGNATED NHTSA NO. 06V-003.RECALLED VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR THE FRONTAL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PUNCTURE BY PROJECTILES FROM THE FRONT WHEELS.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED.