# Service bulletin NTB13048

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10192169
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-10
- Manufacturer's number: NTB13048
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-04\-30
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

## NHTSA's summary

IF YOU CONFIRM: The front lower corner of either front door, when opened or closed, rubs the center mud guard AND There is no body damage causing this issue. ACTION: Replace the center mud guard\(s\) with the one\(s\) listed in PARTS INFORMATION. \- Replace only the center mud guard with the condition stated above. \- DO NOT attempt to adjust the front door or any other body parts for this issue, if it should occur. \- This bulletin does not apply if the center mud guard is the new style part. See this bulletin for further detail.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10192169-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10192169-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Throttle and cruise control

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2020242](/recalls/tc/2020242.md), 2020-05-29: Structure
- [2015083](/recalls/tc/2015083.md), 2015-02-25: Structure
- [2014401](/recalls/tc/2014401.md), 2014-09-15: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [NTB09\-131C](/bulletins/11031705.md), 2026-04-29, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS \(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards\) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” \(metal plate or vinyl label\) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield \(see Figure 1\). · The “Certification Label” \(vinyl adhesive label\) is located on the lower area of the driver side B\-Pillar \(see Figure 1\).
- [NTB09\-131C](/bulletins/11031704.md), 2026-04-29, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS \(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards\) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” \(metal plate or vinyl label\) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield \(see Figure 1\). · The “Certification Label” \(vinyl adhesive label\) is located on the lower area of the driver side B\-Pillar \(see Figure 1\).
- [NTB13\-028H](/bulletins/10232658.md), 2023-03-07, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- [NTB09\-081J](/bulletins/10232656.md), 2023-03-07, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- [NTB14114A](/bulletins/10192663.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE; SEAT BELTS; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. IF YOU CONFIRM All "hands free" functions of the Intelligent Key \(I\-Key\) do not work. For example, the doors will not lock or unlock when pressing either front door request switch. NOTE: \- The issue of all I\-Key "hands free" functions not working may occur intermittently or all the time. \- The message "No Key Detected" or similar may show on the Vehicle Information Display \(located in the combination meter\). \- All I\-Key remote button functions \(door lock/unlock, etc.\) WILL work normally when all I\-Key "hands free" functions are NOT working. ACTION 1. Inspect the I\-Key?s battery on its negative contact side. 2. If excessive scratching is found, replace the battery. 3. Verify all I\-Key functions \(both "hands free" and remote\) work properly after battery replacement. NOTE: Do NOT replace the BCM, I\-Key, or other parts for the issue described under IF YOU CONFIRM, if it should occur. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB13109A](/bulletins/10192491.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. SERVICE INFORMATION If one or both Intelligent Keys cannot be located prior to customer delivery of an Applied Vehicle, refer to the applicable section of this bulletin for Intelligent Key registration instructions. \- One \(1\) Intelligent Key Is Lost \-\-\-\-\- Page 2 \- Two \(2\) Intelligent Keys Are Lost \-\-\-\-\- Page 3 See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB14060A](/bulletins/10192471.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ENGINE. SERVICE INFORMATION A two\-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the applied vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day from this type of mount and is considered normal operation. The mount has also been designed with built in free\-play that is normal. Under normal driving conditions: \* A "thunk" noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day. And \* Does not occur again, or at any other time. DO NOT REPLACE THE MOUNT: \* If it has free play or a "single event" thunk sound on the first acceleration of the day. This is considered a normal characteristic of this type of engine mount. \* If a shift shock condition is present when shifting from park into gear or between any combination of gears. This condition is due to transmissions line pressures and not movement of the mount. NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual section TM \- Transaxle \& Transmission for further diagnostic information on shift shock. See this bulletin for further details.
- [NTB14016A](/bulletins/10192436.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. IF YOU CONFIRM A squeaking/ticking noise is coming from the Headliner between the Moonroof and B\-pillar area shown in Figure A. \* Can occur on rough roads or during conditions that cause body flex such as when entering or exiting a sloped driveway. ACTION Remove Moonroof brackets and apply UHMW tape, from Squeak and Rattle kit J\-50397 \(part \# J\-50397\-15\), to the bracket. Please see this bulletin for further details.
- [NTB13041A](/bulletins/10192370.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION \- The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a hood ledge finisher on the passenger \(RH\) side only. \- Do not submit a claim for a "missing" hood ledge finisher on driver's \(LH\) side. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB13103](/bulletins/10192272.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. IF YOU CONFIRM: Contact marks on the painted surface of the body are visible anywhere along the forward edges of either rear combination lamp. ACTION: 1. Using standard auto body repair practices, perform a Refinish Half\-Block Repair to the area\(s\) affected by the rear combination lamp\(s\). 2. Apply a piece of protective urethane tape \(see PARTS INFORMATION\) on both sides of the vehicle where shown in the SERVICE PROCEDURE of this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.

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