# Service bulletin ITB16\-046a

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10138254
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-21
- Manufacturer's number: ITB16\-046a
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-04\-20
- NHTSA component: WHEELS; SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES were updated with new models and model years. No other changes have been made. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10138254-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Suspension, Wheels

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2018 INFINITI Q50
- 2016 to 2017 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID
- 2017 to 2018 INFINITI Q60
- 2016 to 2018 INFINITI Q70
- 2016 to 2018 INFINITI Q70 HYBRID
- 2017 to 2018 INFINITI QX30
- 2016 to 2017 INFINITI QX50
- 2016 to 2017 INFINITI QX80

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [ITB10\-067C](/bulletins/10232645.md), 2023-03-07, Service bulletin: WHEELS. WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- [ITB13039A](/bulletins/10192639.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES; 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 Data" \(C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711\) condition \- Sensor leaks \- Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration \- Air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures \- Aftermarket tire sealers \- Aftermarket wheels \- Inflating/deflating tires with TPMS/LTPWS sensors See this bulletin for further detail.
- [ITB15020](/bulletins/10192573.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: 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 instruction in the Appearance and Care Section of the Owner?s Manual. Damage to wheel appearance due to the use of inappropriate chemicals or cleaning products is not covered under warranty. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [ITB20\-003](/bulletins/10172177.md), 2020-03-06, Service bulletin: WHEELS; TIRES:VALVE; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. 2014\-2020 Q50 AND 2017\-2020 Q60; TPMS SENSOR LEAKING AIR IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has the original equipment wheels and TPMS sensors \(tire pressure sensors\) installed. AND The owner states that one or more tires has a continuous air leak or looses air pressure multiple times over a 30 day period \(approximatively 1 psi every 3 days\). NOTE: The TPMS warning lamp may be ON \(not flashing\) with one or more of the following DTCs stored: • \- C1704, C1705, C1706, C1707, C1730, C1731, C1732, C1733 • \- If the TPMS warning lamp is flashing for more than one \(1\) minute this bulletin does not apply. Refer to the Electronic Service Manual \(ESM\) for further diagnostic information. ACTION 1. Confirm that air is leaking between the tire pressure sensor’s valve stem and valve nut of the affected wheel/tire. 2. Replace the valve stem washer/seal and the valve nut and then torque to the new specification.
- [ITB13\-008a](/bulletins/10171195.md), 2020-02-07, Service bulletin: 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.
- [ITB18\-008a](/bulletins/10138257.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. 2017\-2018 QX30; ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been superseded to ITB16\-046. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- [ITB11\-005d](/bulletins/10136642.md), 2018-05-14, Service bulletin: WHEELS; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \(ESC\). 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.
- [ITB18\-008](/bulletins/10130485.md), 2018-03-26, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. 2017\-2018 QX30; ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION Hunter brand alignment machines may have incorrect alignment specifications for 2017\-2018 QX30. \-Revised data is currently available for installation from Hunter. \-Until the updated data is installed in your Hunter machine, please use the correct specifications on pages 2 ? 5 of this bulletin. For 2018 QX30: \-The alignment specification in the Electronic Service Manual \(ESM\) are incorrect. \-The ESM will be updated at a later date. \-Until the update is complete, please use the correct specifications on pages 2 ? 5 of this bulletin. For 2017 QX30: \-The alignment specifications in the ESM are correct. \-Alignment specifications are found in the ESM under: \-SUSPENSION \> FRONT SUSPENSION or \-SUSPENSION \> REAR SUSPENSION \-Correct specifications are also on pages 2 ? 5 of this bulletin.
- [REVISION 1 \- P83](/bulletins/10129118.md), 2018-02-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; WHEELS; STEERING. Electronic Power Steering \(EPS\) Voluntary Service Campaign This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with RWD \(Rear Wheel Drive\) and EPS \(Electronic Power Steering\). UPDATE January 26, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from January 20, 2018 has been revised to include: \- 205 retailed vehicles are being added to the previously announced quality action
- [P8301 2018 Q60](/bulletins/10129113.md), 2018-02-21, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; WHEELS. Electronic Power Steering \(EPS\) Retailer Inventor This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with RWD \(Rear Wheel Drive\) and EPS \(Electronic Power Steering\). \*\*\*\*\* Retailer Announcement \*\*\*\*\*INFINITI is updating the previously announced quality hold \(PC609\) from January 11, 2018 and is now instructing retailers to reprogram Electronic Power Steering \(EPS\) software to the most current production level on 514 specific 2018 Q60 RWD Sport and RWD Red Sport vehicles equipped with EPS. A new campaign ID \(P8301\) has been assigned to differentiate which vehicles have received updated software. This campaign ID will replace PC609 in Service Comm and DBS National Service History on January 20, 2018.\*\*\*\*\* What Retailers Should Do \*\*\*\*\* PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaign I.D. P8301 \- New vehicles in retailer inventory can also be identified using DCS \(Sales\-\> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign\). \- Refer to IPSB 15\-286 for additional information \- Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for quality action applicability. 2. Please do not drive, sell, or trade the specific 2018 Q60 vehicles in retailer inventory subject to this quality action until the updated software has been installed. 3. Use the attached procedure to install the updated software. 4. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed so it can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle. \*\*\*\*\* Retailer Responsibility \*\*\*\*\* It is the retailer?s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaigns using the appropriate campaign I.D for the quality action status on each affected vehicle currently in new vehicle inventory. INFINITI requires retailers to perform this repair on applicable new vehicles in inventory prior to being retailed to ensure client satisfaction.

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