# Service bulletin NTB12\-055g

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10171221
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-02\-08
- Manufacturer's number: NTB12\-055g
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-01\-17
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171221-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171221-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 to 2019 NISSAN 370Z
- 2010 to 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2010 to 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
- 2011 to 2014 NISSAN CUBE
- 2011 to 2017 NISSAN JUKE
- 2011 to 2017 NISSAN LEAF
- 2010 to 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2015 NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2016 to 2019 NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2010 to 2014 NISSAN MURANO
- 2013 to 2019 NISSAN NV200
- 2014 to 2019 NISSAN NV200 TAXI
- 2010 to 2019 NISSAN PATHFINDER
- 2011 to 2017 NISSAN QUEST
- 2010 to 2019 NISSAN ROGUE
- 2017 to 2019 NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID
- 2010 to 2019 NISSAN SENTRA
- 2007 to 2019 NISSAN VERSA
- 2014 to 2019 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2017493](/recalls/tc/2017493.md), 2017-10-12: Suspension
- [17V637000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V637000.md), 2017-10-11: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- [2015402](/recalls/tc/2015402.md), 2015-09-14: Suspension
- [15V573000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V573000.md), 2015-09-14: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- [12V494000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V494000.md), 2012-10-10: SUSPENSION; STEERING
- [12V462000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V462000.md), 2012-09-20: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
- [11V371000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V371000.md), 2011-07-19: SUSPENSION
- [2010159](/recalls/tc/2010159.md), 2010-05-26: Suspension
- [10V208000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V208000.md), 2010-05-14: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- [09V358000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V358000.md), 2009-09-16: SUSPENSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [NTB99\-001F](/bulletins/10206391.md), 2022-01-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- [NTB21\-045](/bulletins/10197176.md), 2021-06-12, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. 2013\-2018 ALTIMA AND 2016\-2018 MAXIMA; REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer experiences a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, Or The rear wheel and tire assemblies have a large amount of positive camber. ACTION Replace both rear lower links.
- [Altima Maxima Lo](/bulletins/10195349.md), 2021-06-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Rear Lower Suspension Link Warranty Extension Dealer Notification In October 2019, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign \(P9324\) on MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles registered in high road\-salt\-usage states \(Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin\). In the interest of customer satisfaction, Nissan is providing a warranty extension to certain MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles that were not included in P9324 and certain MY2014\-2018 Nissan Altima and MY2016\-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles in all states. On some affected vehicles, one of the rear lower suspension links may corrode and separate at the bushing joint area. Customers may notice a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle or observe wheel misalignment on the rear wheel\(s\) if the link separates. Owners of eligible vehicles will receive a notification indicating their eligibility for the following: •Warranty extension for the rear lower suspension links of 84 months and unlimited miles to their current 36 month/36,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for a total of 120 months warranty coverage \(without regard to mileage\). •This warranty extension will allow for a one\-time replacement of the rear lower suspension links with new parts and a four\-wheel alignment if parts are cracked or broken. Voluntary Service Campaign \(P9324\) on MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles registered in high road\-salt\-usage states will continue. What Dealers Should Do: 1.Verify if vehicles are eligible for this Warranty Extension using the warranty extension page of Service Comm. 2.Dealers should remedy any eligible vehicles subject to this warranty extension to ensure customer satisfaction using Technical Field Bulletin NTB21\-045.
- [NTB15095B](/bulletins/10192820.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin contains information for replacement of the Transverse Link Compression Rod Bushing, which is now available as a separate replacement part. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB16007A](/bulletins/10192779.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM A vibration is felt in the center console armrest pad, seat base and steering wheel that is accompanied by a droning sound. \- Only while driving \(does not occur at idle\). And \- With engine RPM at approximately 1,600 to 1,800. ACTION Remove two rubber "front exhaust tube hangers" shown in Figure 1 that support the rear of the center exhaust tube. IMPORTANT: Vehicles built after the Applied VIN and Date are no longer equipped with exhaust hangers installed in these locations. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB10029C](/bulletins/10192678.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. IF YOU CONFIRM There is a vibration or judder feeling from the rear of the vehicle; when making, turns, on dry roads, or at low speeds \(under 40 MPH\), and the vibration does not occur if the Electric Controlled Coupling is electrically disconnected. ACTION Replace the Electric Controlled Coupling for the rear final drive. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB15062A](/bulletins/10192656.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM There is a popping noise from either the right or the left front coil springs when turning to the right or left. NOTE: Electronic chassis ears may be helpful in isolating this type of noise. ACTION Replace both front coil springs, strut mount bearings, and all other parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION. Position the coil springs as shown on pages 2\-5. Check the front end alignment, adjust to factory specifications as needed. NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual \(ESM\), section FSU Front Suspension, for strut coil spring removal, installation, and alignment information. IMPORTANT: The Coil Spring Installation Guidelines section in this bulletin MUST be followed in order for a correct repair to be performed.
- [PC392](/bulletins/10192635.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory inspection to inspect the right and left transverse link \(TV\) pivot bolt to ensure that the locking nut is present and torqued to the correct specification.
- [NTB15068](/bulletins/10192620.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE. IF YOU CONFIRM \* A rattle noise inside the vehicle coming from the engine compartment or instrument panel and/or a brake pedal vibration is present at idle in drive. And \* The engine room harness is in contact with the air filter assembly ACTION \* Install a zip tie to secure the engine room harness to the driver?s side frame rail. Please see this bulletin for further information.
- [PC378](/bulletins/10192588.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory inspection to inspect the right and left transverse link pivot bolt to ensure that the locking nut is present and torqued to the correct specification on certain 2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Rogue \(T32\) vehicles.

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