Service bulletin NTB16-083a

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10144490
Published by NHTSA	2018-09-17
Manufacturer's number	NTB16-083a
Manufacturer's date	2018-06-01
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

NHTSA's summary

2013 ? 2018 SENTRA; REAR TORQUE ROD SERVICE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles have been updated and Claims Information has been added. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Torque converter

Vehicles listed
NISSAN SENTRA	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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
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.
NTB14-118B	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Judder on Deceleration under 15 MPH
NTB15110A	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM * The key cannot be removed from the ignition. And/or * The Shifter will not move out of park. NOTE: For Rogue (T32), it is possible that shifter selector knob may not be installed correctly. Please refer to NTB14-058 for shift selector knob service information before applying this bulletin. ACTION a. Adjust the key interlock cable. b. Adjust the stop lamp switch. NOTE: Nissan vehicle warranty does not cover incidents due to lack of vehicle maintenance and/or physical damage. Refer to New Vehicle Limited Warranty in the Nissan Assurance Products Resource Manual (APRM) for warranty coverage guidelines and complete information regarding warranty coverage. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB14118B	2021-05-10. Service bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM: When driving an Applied Vehicle below 15 mph, a judder or shake (pulsing sensation, or fore/aft sensation) occurs while slowing to a stop, and no DTCs are stored. ACTION: 1. Confirm this bulletin applies. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the TCM. NOTE: If a customer voluntarily chooses to have this specification change made to their vehicle, they should be advised that their actual MPG may (or may not) slightly decrease (up to 0.4mpg) as a result, depending on their driving habits and other conditions. 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.
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.
NTB20-035a	2020-07-10. Service bulletin. 2018-2019 SENTRA; CVT JUDDER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-075a	2020-03-07. Service bulletin. 2013-2017 SENTRA; CVT JUDDER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-058b	2019-03-18. Service bulletin. 2013-2017 SENTRA; ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-034h	2019-03-18. Service bulletin. 2013-2017 SENTRA AND VERSA SEDAN, AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965/P17F0/P0846 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.