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Electrical System complaints
101 reportsClear category filter66,000 miles · Jun 18, 2012
Air BagsElectrical SystemSteering
IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE ALL OF THE WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE NISSAN MURANO. I GOT THE AIR BAG LIGHT THAT WON'T TURN OFF WHICH TO ME IS A MAJOR SAFETY AND VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. I HEARD THAT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS WON'T WORK. NISSAN NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE OR MULTIPLE PEOPLE LO…
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IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE ALL OF THE WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE NISSAN MURANO. I GOT THE AIR BAG LIGHT THAT WON'T TURN OFF WHICH TO ME IS A MAJOR SAFETY AND VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. I HEARD THAT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS WON'T WORK. NISSAN NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE OR MULTIPLE PEOPLE LOSE THEIR LIFE BECAUSE OF THEIR LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS NONE OF DOOR ACTUATORS WORK INCLUDING THE REAR HATCH DOOR EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THAT DOOR IS THE ONLY DOOR THAT UNLOCKS AND LOCKS WHICH I ALSO THINK IT'S ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. I ALSO HAVE THE BAD POWER STEERING RACK WHICH I MENTIONED A LOT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE STEERING HAS SO MUCH PLAY THAT ITS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE I WISH NISSAN WOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND ADMIT THAT THESE SHOULD BE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THEIR BAD ENGINEERING WITH THESE TRUCKS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10462189
50,000 miles · May 25, 2012
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
FRONT DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK WITH REMOTE OR PROXIMITY FOB. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10459691
105,000 miles · Mar 30, 2012
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
DOOR LOCKS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK FROM FOB OR INTERIOR SWITCH ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE OR IT MAY PREVENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO EASILY GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE. IT IS AL…
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DOOR LOCKS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK FROM FOB OR INTERIOR SWITCH ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE OR IT MAY PREVENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO EASILY GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO A CONCERN BECAUSE IT CAN POTENTIALLY LEAVE THE VEHICLE VULNERABLE TO POTENTIAL THEFT OF ITEMS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THEY DON'T RELIABLY LOCK. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10453537
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2012
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
DRIVER'S DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK WHEN ACTUATED FROM THE DOOR POWER LOCK OR THE REMOTE POWER LOCK. THIS IS A DANGER BECAUSE IT MEANS DOOR LOCKS CAN NOT BE RELIED TO POWER LOCK OR UNLOCK IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10453147
89,000 miles · Jan 25, 2012
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
HAS FAULTY ELECTRONIC LOCKS. VIEWED AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT PREVENTS THE ABILITY TO GET IN AND/OR OUT IN A QUICK AND EFFICIENT MANNER SHOULD THERE BE AN EMERGENCY. THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK/LOCK USING THE ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR BUTTONS AND IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOOR YOU HAVE TO OPEN ANOTHER DOOR AND REACH OVER AND MANUALLY UNLOCK…
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HAS FAULTY ELECTRONIC LOCKS. VIEWED AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT PREVENTS THE ABILITY TO GET IN AND/OR OUT IN A QUICK AND EFFICIENT MANNER SHOULD THERE BE AN EMERGENCY. THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK/LOCK USING THE ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR BUTTONS AND IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOOR YOU HAVE TO OPEN ANOTHER DOOR AND REACH OVER AND MANUALLY UNLOCK. I HAVE SIGNIFICANT CONCERNS RELATED TO MY AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON AND NISSAN IS NOT TAKING ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CAUSING SIGNIFICANT (UP TO $1600) FINANCIAL COST TO THE OWNER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10445155
75,999 miles · Nov 18, 2011
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY VEHICLE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE AND THE PASSENGERS FRONT DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK UNLESS MANUALLY LOCKED AND ALSO THE BACKSEAT BEHIND THE PASSENGER THAT DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY YOUNG CHILDREN RIDING IN MY CAR. THE …
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THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY VEHICLE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE AND THE PASSENGERS FRONT DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK UNLESS MANUALLY LOCKED AND ALSO THE BACKSEAT BEHIND THE PASSENGER THAT DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY YOUNG CHILDREN RIDING IN MY CAR. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS APPARENTLY THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE DOOR LOCKS AS TO WHAT I HAVE SEEN WITH THE COMPLAINTS POSTED. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET THESE LOCKS FIXED BEFORE YOUNG CHILDREN GET KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10436373
78,000 miles · Oct 17, 2011
Air BagsElectrical System
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, BOTH FRONT DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING AT THE SAME TIME ALONG WITH THE HATCH LOCK THAT GETS STUCK, NOW THE SUN VISOR ON DRIVERS SIDE IS FALLING DOWN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430504
44,070 miles · Oct 13, 2011
Electrical System
POWER FAILURE, INABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND POSSIBILITY TO BEING REAR-ENDED AS A RESULT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430017
77,425 miles · Aug 21, 2011
Electrical SystemTires
2 TPMS SENSORS FAILED AND COST $285 TO REPLACE. BATTERIES FAILED IN EACH SENSOR REQUIRING A FULL REPLACEMENT OF EACH UNIT. TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER 10 MILES, LEADING THE DRIVER TO BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS A PRESSURE PROBLEM WHEN THERE REALLY WAS NOT AN ISSUE, WHICH COULD CREATE A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10420847
112,000 miles · Jun 21, 2011
Electrical System
THE POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME WHEN USING THE FOB OR THE SWITCH INSIDE THE DOOR. THE DOORS AND LIFT GATE DO NOT ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK. MY WIFE HAS BEEN LOCKED OUT OF THE CAR IN THE MEIJERS PARKING LOT WITH OUR TWO SMALL CHILDREN UNABLE TO GET IN CAR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND I FIND IT UNACCEPTABLE. I AM CONCER…
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THE POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME WHEN USING THE FOB OR THE SWITCH INSIDE THE DOOR. THE DOORS AND LIFT GATE DO NOT ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK. MY WIFE HAS BEEN LOCKED OUT OF THE CAR IN THE MEIJERS PARKING LOT WITH OUR TWO SMALL CHILDREN UNABLE TO GET IN CAR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND I FIND IT UNACCEPTABLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, FIRE, SEVERE WEATHER THAT MY FAMILY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN OR OUT (DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION) OF THE CAR IN A TIMELY MANNER CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER NISSAN MURANO AND OTHER NISSAN VEHICLE OWNERS THAT HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT ALL APPEARS THAT NISSAN ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE FRONTIER PICKUP FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. WE NOW HAVE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE UNLOCKED AT ALL TIMES SO WE CAN GET IN AND OUT WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS. THANKS.
NHTSA ODI #10408288
Official recalls
6May 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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