Service bulletin NTB16-122

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10109113
Published by NHTSA	2017-08-01
Manufacturer's number	NTB16-122
Manufacturer's date	2016-12-09
NHTSA component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA's summary

2015-2017 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 AND/OR DIFFICULT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the ECM. And/Or The customer states it is difficult to fill the fuel tank. ACTION: 1. Replace the EVAP canister and EVAP canister vent control valve. 2. Attach EPT foam seal to the new fuel filler pipe. 3. Replace the fuel filler pipe. - See PARTS INFORMATION for all parts stated in steps 1-3. 4. Erase the DTC.

The document

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Components

Fuel system

Trouble codes named

P0448

Vehicles listed
NISSAN FRONTIER	2015, 2016, 2017

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
NTB22-026	2022-06-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do not replace the entire “Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Assembly” (fuel pump assembly). The fuel level sensor can be replaced separately. • P0460 (FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH) • P0461 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR) • P0462 (FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC) • P0463 (FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC) NOTE: Warranty claims referring to fuel level issues that result in the replacement of the entire fuel pump assembly will be charged back.
NTB17-082E	2022-03-12. Service bulletin. 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.
NTB15-079G	2022-03-12. Service bulletin. MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-097J	2022-03-12. Service bulletin. 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.
NTB16-122A	2022-02-10. Service bulletin. 2015-2017 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 AND/OR DIFFICULT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB16-122.
NTB15-044B	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
NTB15044B	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB15079A	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the ECM. ACTION: 1. Replace the EVAP canister (canister) and EVAP canister vent control valve (vent control valve). 2. Remove the canister filter. 3. Attach the EPT foam seal to fuel filler tube. 4. Replace the fuel filler pipe, canister drain hose, and fuel filler cap (on some model years) listed in PARTS INFORMATION. 5. Erase the DTC. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14103A	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. F YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill. ACTION Replace the vent tube that connects the charcoal canister to the fuel tank with the one from the Parts Information table. NOTE: When working on or near the fuel system and its related components, please observe the General Precautions in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section, FL - Fuel System. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB15-079e	2020-04-30. Service bulletin. 2005-2019 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.