# Service bulletin NTB99001A

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10192145
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-10
- Manufacturer's number: NTB99001A
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-19
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: \- A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. \- A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. \- A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10192145-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10192145-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 1995 to 1998 NISSAN 200SX
- 1990 to 1998 NISSAN 240SX
- 1988 to 1989 NISSAN 300ZX
- 1991 to 1996 NISSAN 300ZX
- 2003 to 2009 NISSAN 350Z
- 2009 to 2013 NISSAN 370Z
- 1993 to 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2004 to 2013 NISSAN ARMADA
- 2009 to 2013 NISSAN CUBE
- 1998 to 2013 NISSAN FRONTIER
- 2011 to 2013 NISSAN JUKE
- 2011 to 2013 NISSAN LEAF
- 1990 to 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA
- 2003 to 2007 NISSAN MURANO
- 2009 to 2014 NISSAN MURANO
- 2012 to 2013 NISSAN NV
- 1991 to 1993 NISSAN NX
- 1991 to 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER
- 1990 NISSAN PULSAR
- 1993 to 2002 NISSAN QUEST
- 2004 to 2009 NISSAN QUEST
- 2011 to 2013 NISSAN QUEST
- 2008 to 2013 NISSAN ROGUE
- 1991 to 2013 NISSAN SENTRA
- 1991 to 1992 NISSAN STANZA
- 2004 to 2013 NISSAN TITAN
- 2007 to 2013 NISSAN VERSA
- 2000 to 2013 NISSAN XTERRA

## 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
- [11V244000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V244000.md), 2011-04-20: SUSPENSION:FRONT; STEERING:COLUMN
- [2010159](/recalls/tc/2010159.md), 2010-05-26: Suspension
- [10V208000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V208000.md), 2010-05-14: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

## 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.
- [NTB09\-055A](/bulletins/10196980.md), 2021-06-11, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; TORSION TUBE WELD Service Campaign ID \# PC007 is no longer active. • Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID \# PC007. • Discard all previous versions of NTB09\-055.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [NTB15025](/bulletins/10192552.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\). SERVICE INFORMATION Some of the wheel alignment specifications listed in the Front Suspension \(FSU\) and Rear Suspension \(RSU\) sections of the 2013\-2015 Altima Sedan Electronic Service Manuals are incorrect. Updated Electronic Service Manuals will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible. Until the updated ESMs are made available, please use the updated service information hyperlinked in this bulletin.
- [NTB14088B](/bulletins/10192550.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); SEATS; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. IF YOU CONFIRM: There is a noise \(clunking, popping, or bumping\) when the steering wheel is turned AND the noise is coming from the top of either front strut assembly. NOTE: The location of the noise can be determined by using Essential Tool J39570 \(Chassis Ear\), positioning a clamp on each front strut spring, and then turning the steering wheel back and forth. ACTION: Install a spacer in both the left front and right front strut assemblies where shown in this bulletin. \- Refer to the Electronic Service Manual \(ESM\), section FSU\- Front Suspension for removal and installation instructions. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB15020](/bulletins/10192548.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. IF YOU CONFIRM: \- The engine has an over temp condition. \- The radiator fan does not operate. \- The 40A fusible link for the fan shroud and motor assembly \(cooling fan or radiator fan\) is open or has no continuity. NOTE: \- The MIL may be ON with DTC P1217 \(ENG OVER TEMP\) stored in the ECM. \- The customer may state the A/C does not produce cold air as defined in the Electronic Service Manual. ACTION: 1. Compare the vehicle?s current ECM part number to those listed in Table A \(see page 6\). 2. If the ECM part number matches one listed in Table A, reprogram the ECM. 3. Replace the 40A fusible link. 4. Replace the fan shroud and motor assembly \(cooling fan/radiator fan\). 5. Inspect the engine room harness, replace as necessary. 6. Verify cooling system operation and related engine condition. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB12090A](/bulletins/10192271.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM \- There is a drumming noise from the right front Strut Tower area when the Steering Wheel is being turned to the left and while moving at under 15 MPH, and/or \- A witness mark is present as shown in Figures 1 and 2 on page 2. ACTION \- Replace the right front strut Coil Spring with the model specific part listed on page 3 under PARTS INFORMATION. \- Repair witness mark with SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 2 to prevent corrosion. NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual \(ESM\) for the correct procedure for replacement of the coil spring. Please see this bullletin for further details.

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