Service bulletin ITB22-044

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10229652
Published by NHTSA	2023-01-10
Manufacturer's number	ITB22-044
Manufacturer's date	2022-12-16
NHTSA component	STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

NHTSA's summary

LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION ON FRONT FASCIA SERVICE INFORMATION When performing step 6 of the license plate bracket installation instructions in the owner’s manual, it is critical to maintain a 0.79 in. (20 mm) hole when drilling locations © (Figure 1). If a 0.79 in. (20 mm) hole is not maintained, the license plate bracket will not sit flush on the front fascia.

The document

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Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories

Vehicles listed
INFINITI QX55	2022

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