Nissan Murano 2014 Steering Recall: Fire Risk from Power Steering Fluid Leak
Nissan is recalling 2013-2014 Murano models due to power steering hose leaks that could cause fire if fluid contacts hot engine parts. Owners must have a free hose kit installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the power steering fluid leaks onto a heat source such as hot engine or exhaust components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2013-2014 Murano vehicles because a power steering hose clamp might not hold securely, causing fluid leaks that could ignite near hot engine components. This risk requires immediate attention to prevent fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249583-nissan-murano-2014-steering-recall-fire-risk-from-power-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249583-nissan-murano-2014-steering-recall-fire-risk-from-power-steering · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V184000
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“Nissan Murano 2014 Steering Recall: Fire Risk from Power Steering Fluid Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249583-nissan-murano-2014-steering-recall-fire-risk-from-power-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #17V184000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V184000).
Why it’s dangerous
Power steering fluid leaking near hot engine components could ignite due to the fluid's flammability. The hose clamp may not hold securely, allowing the hose to detach and leak fluid under normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2014 Nissan Murano vehicles are affected. Drivers with the power steering hose clamp issue face the highest risk of fire if fluid leaks near hot engine parts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2013-2014 Nissan Murano. The recall affects vehicles with a power steering hose clamp that may not secure the hose properly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a free power steering hose kit installation at a dealer.
Have Dealer Install Hose Kit
Dealers will install a free power steering high pressure hose kit to secure the hose and prevent leaks.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a power steering high pressure hose kit, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V184000 (March 16, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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