Service bulletin NTB17-039

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10109257
Published by NHTSA	2017-08-01
Manufacturer's number	NTB17-039
Manufacturer's date	2017-04-27
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

2013-2014 PATHFINDER; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration) AND One of these DTCs is stored. - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE: - If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin does not apply. - If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply. - If any DTCs are stored other than P17F0 or P17F0, this bulletin does not apply. - NTB15-014, Enhanced Diagnostic Logic For CVT Judder, has reprogramming instructions that may apply. ACTION - Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair. CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with the appropriate lifting tools.

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

Trouble codes named

P17F0, P17F1

Vehicles listed
NISSAN PATHFINDER	2013, 2014

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
14V142000	2014-03-26. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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
NTB17-039O	2022-05-20. Service bulletin. CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-003D	2022-05-20. Service bulletin. FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-055E	2021-08-06. Service bulletin. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-015e	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Pathfinder, Quest, Murano, Maxima, Altima V6, CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 Stored
NTB15-014B	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Enhanced Diagnostic Logic for CVT Judder
NTB15013C	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. IMPORTANT: Metal debris and friction material may become trapped in the radiator, cooling hoses, bypass valve or external CVT fluid cooler. This debris can contaminate the newly serviced transmission, control valve or torque converter. In severe cases this debris can block or restrict flow and may cause damage to the newly serviced CVT. SERVICE INFORMATION When a CVT, control valve or torque converter replacement is necessary for one of the applied vehicles, the CVT transmission fluid coolers (radiator based fluid cooler and external auxiliary cooler if present) must be flushed. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB15014B	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). NOTE: A new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on Applied Vehicles. The new DTCs are: P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER [C/U INSPECTION]) P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER [T/M INSPECTION]) ACTION 1. Refer to page 4, step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. NOTE:The current TCM Part Numbers in this bulletin have been updated. The vehicle you are working on may require reprogramming per this bulletin again. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the TCM (Transmission Control Module) See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14057A	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. 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 proper vehicle operation. However, certain normal operating conditions can be misdiagnosed as a leak requiring repair. Unnecessary repair or replacement of parts in connection with incorrectly diagnosed "leaks" can negatively impact customer satisfaction, be time consuming and costly, and if not performed correctly can lead to future repairs. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB15016	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. INFORMATION If this bulletin applies by checking Service COMM (PC357), and the TCM?s current part number is listed in Table A of this bulletin, then reprogram the TCM. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13077A	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION Applied vehicles equipped with a CVT have a "cap" that appears to be a fluid level gauge. This "cap" will NOT have a gauge or "dipstick". This is normal. Do NOT replace the "cap" because it is thought to have a "dipstick". The fluid level is not checked from this location. The fluid level for applied vehicles is checked from the oil pan (refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual [ESM]). Whenever checking, filling, or topping off a CVT's fluid level of an applied vehicle for any reason, use the procedure outlined in the appropriate section of the ESM. See this bulletin for further detail.