Nissan Murano, Z50 Murano Recall R/2006/029: Rear Seat Belt Webbing May Be Damaged In A Frontal Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 May 2006
- Launched
- 1,434
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/029
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Murano, Z50 Murano vehicles built between 1 April 2002 and 31 July 2005. During a frontal impact and under specific circumstances the rear seat belt webbing may be damaged. The dealer will fit the a protector to the affected seat belt area. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During a frontal impact and under specific circumstances the rear seat belt webbing may be damaged. This could increase the risk of injury to an occupant during an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING MAY BE DAMAGED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT Defect: There is a possibility that during a frontal impact and under specific circumstances the rear seat belt webbing may be damaged. This could increase the risk of injury to an occupant during an impact. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a protector fitted to the affected seat belt area.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury to an occupant during an impact.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a protector to the affected seat belt area.
Are You Affected?
Murano, Z50 Murano built between 1 April 2002 and 31 July 2005 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,434 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/029. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teana, Z50 MuranoEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2009/054 | |
| Murano, Z50 MuranoPossible damage to fuel tank | Urgent | R/2006/028 | |
| JukeJuke (F16) front seat belt | Urgent | R/2025/118 | |
| Navara, PathfinderSeat belts may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2013/144 | |
| PrimastarRear seat belt buckle may detach from seat frame | Urgent | R/2009/102 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2006/028 on 23 May 2006, for possible damage to fuel tank. The one launched after it was R/2006/039 on 2 Jun 2006, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/029, launched 23 May 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.