Service bulletin NTB24-022

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10252811
Published by NHTSA	2024-04-06
Manufacturer's number	NTB24-022
Manufacturer's date	2024-03-11
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

CVT SUB-ASSEMBLY SERVICE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE SERVICE INFORMATION The CVT Belt & Pulley (sub-assembly) Kit is now available to order. The sub-assembly kit part numbers and other parts needed, if a repair is indicated, are listed in PARTS INFORMATION. • This bulletin does not include diagnostic or service procedure information. • Refer to the ESM for necessary diagnostic information before performing a CVT repair.

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline

Vehicles listed
NISSAN SENTRA	2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
2021373	2021-06-11. Powertrain

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
NTB23-030	2023-05-06. Service bulletin. CVT SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER KNOB REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SERVICE INFORMATION If the CVT Shift Selector Lever Knob needs to be removed or installed for any reason, refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin, beginning on page 2.
NTB21-013B	2023-04-10. Service bulletin. PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055J	2023-04-06. Service bulletin. 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.
NTB22-101	2022-12-06. Service bulletin. DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete grease loss, check for REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) availability. • If there is a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle being repaired, do NOT replace the axle. Install a new boot kit following the procedure in the ESM. o Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT o If the complete axle (drive shaft) is replaced when only a new boot is required, the over-repair may be charged back to the dealer. • If there is NOT a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle being repaired, refer to the ESM for further diagnostic information. IMPORTANT: When servicing vehicles with staked axle nuts, refer to NTB21-013 to prevent Drive Shaft thread damage.
NTB21-013A	2022-10-07. Service bulletin. PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055I	2022-10-07. Service bulletin. 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.
NTB12-055H	2021-07-10. Service bulletin. 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.
NTB21-013	2021-03-06. Service bulletin. PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION If an Applied Vehicle needs to have a front axle nut removed, for any reason, the staking of the nut into the axle keyway must first be removed. The essential tool (part number # J-52982, Figure 1) required to remove the nut staking, is called out as a “Cape Chisel” in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), and must be used to prevent thread damage to the axle (see Figure 2 on page 2). • The Cape Chisel arrived at dealers in December of 2020. • Damaged threads, due to improper removal of the stake placed in the nut, will not be covered by warranty. For information on using the Cape Chisel, refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM): Section TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT > LH/RH.
NTB20-055	2020-08-09. Service bulletin. 2020 SENTRA; A/T SHIFT LOCK AND REMOTE START INOPERATIVE WITH NEW BCM SERVICE PART SERVICE INFORMATION After installing a new BCM service part, if the Intelligent Key UNLOCK button is pressed before performing the configuration with CONSULT-III plus, certain BCM configuration parameters will be permanently locked in the default setting; one of these parameters is Remote Engine Start (RES). • The default setting for Remote Engine Start is WITHOUT. • The RES function WILL BE permanently disabled if the UNLOCK button is pressed BEFORE the BCM service part is configured. IMPORTANT: To avoid permanently disabling the RES feature after replacing the BCM, the configuration procedure must be performed first so that all of the vehicle features operate correctly. Avoid pressing the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key after a BCM replacement. Wait until the configuration process has completed and the default configuration has been overwritten with the correct data before pressing any Intelligent Key buttons. Things to remember when replacing a BCM: • It is not necessary to register Intelligent Keys to a new BCM. • Never press the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key until the configuration settings step has been completed. • Complete the configuration of the BCM either manually, or by downloading saved configuration from the previous BCM (stored in CONSULT-III plus).
PM942 2020 Sentr	2020-04-09. Service bulletin. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Reprogram Dealer Inventory ***Dealer Announcement* Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action and requiring dealers to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software on 96 specific 2020 Sentra vehicles identified in Service Comm. The subject vehicles do not have the latest level of software installed. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. *What Dealers Should Do* PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History – Open Campaigns I.D. PM942 • - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales->Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). • - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information • - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Please do not drive, loan, sell or trade the specific vehicles in Dealer Inventory subject to this Quality Action. 3. Dealers must use the attached procedure to install the updated software prior to retail delivery of the vehicle. 4. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed so it can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle. * Dealer Responsibility *** It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History – Open Campaign using the appropriate campaign I.D for the inspection status on each affected vehicle currently in new vehicle inventory.