2012 NISSAN Pathfinder

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2012 NISSAN Pathfinder

Recall Date Component Summary
2012-09-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

2011-12-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Remedy:

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 NISSAN Pathfinder

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Date Component  

14 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 NISSAN Pathfinder

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Date Component  
2021-02-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11395821
2020-02-16 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11309506
2019-04-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11195861
2018-05-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11096647
2018-08-08 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11118530
2018-07-10 PARKING BRAKE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11110419
2016-02-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10838927
2016-02-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10825803
2015-12-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10808991
2015-11-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10789170
2015-09-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10778272
2015-09-16 STEERING
ODI Number: 10764180
2014-04-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10583934
2013-06-18 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 10520580
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0 Investigations for 2012 NISSAN Pathfinder

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

124 Service Alerts for 2012 NISSAN Pathfinder

Date Description
2018-04-20 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2018-04-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2022-02-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2022-02-07 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2022-02-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION ⿿ NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2022-02-22 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

CAN COMMUNICATION ⿿ NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2022-02-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2022-02-07 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2021-12-07 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2021-02-12 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2021-06-09 100000 POWER TRAIN

CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2016-01-28 130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for

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2014-01-27 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

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2014-01-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

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2016-02-26 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in

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2015-12-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Nissan vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.

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2015-11-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Design and process changes have been made to improve battery voltage at dealer receipt. Our goal is to deliver vehicles to customers with a 12 volt battery in excellent condition. Proper dealership storage and maintena

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2015-11-16 130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield “foreign material” that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c

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2014-11-25 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-D

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2014-11-25 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-D

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2014-11-20 100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal

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2014-11-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal

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2016-04-18 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon

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2016-04-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon

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2016-04-13 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

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2016-04-13 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

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2015-10-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states HomeLink will not operate or has improper operation. ACTIONS 1. To significantly reduce unnecessary repairs, make sure: a. The vehicle is not in “Transit Mode” (if equipped). – Not in Transit Mode:

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2015-10-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states HomeLink will not operate or has improper operation. ACTIONS 1. To significantly reduce unnecessary repairs, make sure: a. The vehicle is not in “Transit Mode” (if equipped). – Not in Transit Mode:

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2015-09-15 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da

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2015-09-15 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da

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2015-09-15 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da

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2015-09-15 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da

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2015-08-06 103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT

SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure

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2015-07-10 100000 POWER TRAIN

IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a “clicking” noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE:

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2015-07-10 200000 WHEELS

IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a “clicking” noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE:

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2015-07-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a “clicking” noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE:

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2015-07-10 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a “clicking” noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE:

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2015-07-06 010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: – Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. – Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when imprope

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2015-07-06 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: – Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. – Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when imprope

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2015-07-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: – Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. – Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when imprope

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2015-07-06 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: – Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. – Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when imprope

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2015-07-06 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: – Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. – Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when imprope

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2016-06-09 190000 TIRES

SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most c

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2016-06-09 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most c

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2015-06-24 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon loca

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2015-05-07 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel cleaners have acidic ingredients. Make sure to follow all instruct

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2016-05-10 100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and

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2016-05-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and

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2016-05-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and

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2015-03-16 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers – Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Wheel protector covers help prevent cosmetic rotor corrosion. See

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2015-03-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE – Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint

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2015-01-16 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2015-01-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2015-01-16 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2015-01-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and th

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2015-01-08 140000 AIR BAGS

IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been sitting, typically overnight (“cold” brakes), at speeds less than

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2015-01-08 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been sitting, typically overnight (“cold” brakes), at speeds less than

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2015-02-06 010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a

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2015-02-06 100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a

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2015-01-29 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 for Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) stored in the ECM, AND there are no drivability concerns. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you

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2014-01-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now “Blank” ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin f

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2014-01-13 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now “Blank” ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin f

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2014-06-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: – Always diagnose the communication codes first. – When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communi

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2014-06-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: – Always diagnose the communication codes first. – When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communi

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2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-02 100000 POWER TRAIN

IF YOU CONFIRM: * The idle seems low or the idle is rough when the A/C compressor is on or when the A/C compressor turns on. And * No other ECM DTCs are present. ACTION: Confirm this bulletin applies. * Check and compare your

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2013-06-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. – The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

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2013-05-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION The navigation system in the Applied Vehicles has an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) map data storage system. This bulletin contains the information and instructions for updating/upgrading the map data with a new version. S

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2013-05-14 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer would like to activate a subscription for any of the following services: – SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic, NavWeather, Travel Link Weather OR If a radio is replaced for any reason, and a custome

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2013-08-27 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer mu

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2013-04-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Improper adjustment or operation of the ASCD brake switch can cause the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) to “not set” and/or DTC P0605 (ECM) to store. See this bulletin for further detail.

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2013-08-27 200000 WHEELS

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-08-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-04-03 150000 SEAT BELTS

SERVICE INFORMATION The “Lock / Unlock request buttons” that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the “Comfort & Conv.” settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigati

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2013-04-03 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SERVICE INFORMATION The “Lock / Unlock request buttons” that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the “Comfort & Conv.” settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigati

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2013-03-19 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: – A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. – A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

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2014-04-29 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly c

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2013-08-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION This TSB is for troubleshooting of CAN Modules with “Diag-On-CAN” Diagnostics. The flow charts below are meant to troubleshoot current CAN DTCs. The flow charts are intended to diagnose one module at a time; repeat th

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2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2014-02-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION The specifications for the intake and exhaust valves and valve lifter service parts have been changed. * The valve stem length of both intake and exhaust valve has been increased (Figure 1) and are a direct repl

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2014-02-19 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION The specifications for the intake and exhaust valves and valve lifter service parts have been changed. * The valve stem length of both intake and exhaust valve has been increased (Figure 1) and are a direct repl

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2013-02-15 160000 STRUCTURE

SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer con

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2012-12-21 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed – Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone). – Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to s

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2020-11-13 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

UPGRADING HDD NAVIGATION MAP DATA This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB08-106.

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2020-06-03 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part

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2020-08-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VK56 CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION A change has been made to the connecting rod cap bolt service part. The new service part (B in Figure 1) is visually different, but is a direct replacement for the or

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2020-08-10 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

VK56 CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION A change has been made to the connecting rod cap bolt service part. The new service part (B in Figure 1) is visually different, but is a direct replacement for the or

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2020-06-03 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part

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2020-01-17 020000 SUSPENSION

CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2019-01-29 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Pl

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2019-01-29 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment His

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2018-11-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this

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2018-11-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this

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2018-11-28 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make reg

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2018-08-16 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t

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2017-06-20 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2018-03-23 200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2017-08-21 042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions

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2016-11-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. – DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates

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2017-09-25 200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2017-09-25 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2016-12-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MIL ON WITH DTC P0101 This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section on this page and Table A on page 7 have been updated. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

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2012-03-22 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

NISSAN: PATHFINDER, XTERRA, AND FRONTIER; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. *JS

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2017-03-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer

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2017-03-20 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer

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2017-03-07 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin

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2017-03-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin

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2017-03-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2010-2015 FRONTIER, 2010-2012 PATHFINDER AND XTERRA; VIBRATION WHILE IDLING This bulletin has been amended to add 2013-2015 Frontier and additional steps for that model range. Please discard the previous version of this bulletin.

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2016-08-04 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN AMENDED. THE TITLE HAS BEEN REVISED, AND THE BULLETIN NOW INCLUDES VEHICLES IN PRODUCTION AS OF THE DATE OF THIS UPDATE.

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2013-04-04 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

NISSAN: CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET AND DTC P0605 IS STORED. *JS

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2013-04-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

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2012-08-27 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

NISSAN: RAIN SENSORS MAY OPERATE, INTERMITTENTLY OR UNEXPECTEDLY, WHEN EXHAUST GAS, MOISTURE, FINGERPRINTS, DIRT, OR INSECTS ARE NEAR OR AROUND RAIN SENSORS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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2012-01-09 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT DOOR INTERNALS SIDE SATELLITE SENSOR AND PRE EXISTING SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSOR IN PILLARS IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE

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2012-01-09 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT DOOR INTERNALS SIDE SATELLITE SENSOR AND PRE EXISTING SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSOR IN PILLARS IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE

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2013-09-26 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (LTPWS) FOR SENSOR LEAKS, AIR PRESSURE CHANGES WITH ALTITUDE AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, AFTERMARKET WHEELS, RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

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2013-11-15 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

NISSAN: CERTAIN VEHICLES WOULD DISPLAY, IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION OF A LOOSE FUEL CAP WARNING. MODEL YEARS 2012-2014. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE

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2012-02-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY. *KB

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2012-02-03 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN: DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY. *KB

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2012-04-10 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS

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