Service bulletin NTB17-035

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10109218
Published by NHTSA	2017-08-01
Manufacturer's number	NTB17-035
Manufacturer's date	2017-03-28
NHTSA component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA's summary

2013 ? 2016 LEAF OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been completed. Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are working on.

The document

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Components

Equipment and accessories

Vehicles listed
NISSAN LEAF	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
23V296000	2023-04-26. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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NTB16-046	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Occupant Clfassification System Light Operation Logic Change
NTB14-084C	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. 2-Sensor occupant classification System Diagnostics and Information
PC421OL	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific 2013 ? 2015 LEAF vehicles to replace the high pressure pipe and the high pressure flexible hose for the AC system.
NTB11027B	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. 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 cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving vehicles as shown will prevent tire Flat Spotting. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB16050	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific 2013 2015 LEAF vehicles to replace the high pressure pipe and the high pressure flexible hose for the AC system. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC421 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB16046	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in the Owner?s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: * PABI light is ON with an empty front passenger seat. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB09099A	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. 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 component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB09131B	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. 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. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB10135F	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed in order to set-up and maintain the Nissan LEAF Telematics system. Sections: Turning ON the TCU During PDI When a TCU Needs To Be Replaced After A/V Control Unit Replacement - Enter "NissanConnect EV" User ID and Password See this bulletin for more detail. NOTE: Detailed Telematics system information outside the scope of this bulletin can be found in the AV section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).