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Service bulletins for the 2009 Nissan Maxima

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.

100 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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NTB08-097L2023-10-06. Service bulletin. STEERING. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K2023-03-07. Service bulletin. STEERING. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
PC516OL2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STEERING. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on specific MY2009-10 Nissan Altima (L32), Altima Coupe (CL32), Altima Hybrid (L32H), and Maxima (A35) vehicles to replace the existing ESCL with an Electronic Steering Column Box (ESCB).
NTB150602021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty. - To avoid such damage, ensure that the tire changer being used and the operator of the tire changer is capable of servicing run flat and low profile tires. - Operator?s manuals for such tire changers must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB12078A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a more accurate diagnosis of the steering rack. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB140112021-05-10. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing the Electronic Steering Column Lock, there are two possible service parts that may be shipped to the dealer: 48700-9N00B or 48700-1NC0A. These part numbers are interchangeable. If you receive Electronic Steering Column Lock P/N 48700-1NC0A, the bolts that hold it in place may not line up. You may not be able to start the bolt threads. If you encounter this condition, see this bulletin for further detail.
NTB04094A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS. If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB00033E2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS; SUSPENSION; STEERING. SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.
NTB130062021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS; AIR BAGS; STEERING. SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The steering wheel switches are now available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin for steering wheel switch removal and installation instructions. See this bulletin for more detail.
MAILQ2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; STEERING. Nissan has decided in the interest of customer satisfaction, to extend the warranty for the Electronic Steering Column Lock unit on all 2009 Altima and Maxima vehicles.
NTB17-018a2020-06-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 – 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC516 is No Longer Active. • Repair orders opened after May 28, 2020 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC516. • Discard previous versions of NTB17-018.
EXPIRATION NOTIF2020-06-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Expiration Notification – Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE May 14, 2020 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The original announcement from February 21, 2017 has been revised to include: • Service Comm will deactivate PC516 on any unremedied VINs on May 29, 2020. • Dealers may continue to schedule and repair vehicles eligible for this service campaign up to and including May 28, 2020. • Vehicles presented for repair after May 28, 2020 will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at customer expense if no service contract exists. o Either of the following parts may be used for service repairs at customer expense after May 28, 2020: • Electronic Steering Column Box (ESCB) 48708-9N00A • Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) 48700-9N00B
EXPIRATION NOTIF2020-04-07. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE March 6, 2020 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The original announcement from February 21, 2017 has been revised to include: • - Service Comm will deactivate PC516 on any unremedied VINs on May 29, 2020. • - Dealers may continue to schedule and repair vehicles eligible for this service campaign up to and including May 29, 2020. • - Vehicles presented for repair after May 29, 2020 will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at customer expense if no service contract exists.
PC5162017-10-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING. Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on specific MY2009-10 Nissan Altima (L32), Altima Coupe (CL32), Altima Hybrid (L32H), and Maxima (A35) vehicles to replace the existing ESCL with an Electronic Steering Column Box (ESCB). The ESCL locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and turned off to help prevent theft. On some vehicles, due to a manufacturing regularity, the ESCL may malfunction after the vehicle is locked and could prevent the engine from starting. This condition, should it occur, will only occur when attempting to start the vehicle, and not while driving. The ESCB will replace the ESCL assembly, but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and turned off. The steering wheel locking function is not necessary as the vehicle is also equipped with an anti-theft immobilizer to help prevent theft. Installation of the ESCB will eliminate the possibility of a no-start condition related to the manufacturing irregularity on the ESCL. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Service Campaign using Service Comm I.D. PC516. 2. Dealers are requested to repair any affected vehicles in dealer new or pre-owned inventory to ensure customer satisfaction. 3. Dealers should use NTB17-018 to correct any vehicles subject to this campaign. 4. Once repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle.
NTB17-0182017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 ? 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the Electronic Steering Column Lock (Steering Lock Unit) on certain specific 2009 ? 2010 model year Maxima and Altima vehicles. This issue does not affect steering or engine operation when the vehicle is already running. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. NOTE: - After completing this campaign, the steering column will not lock when the ignition is OFF, as it did before. - The new steering lock unit does not have a column lock function. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC516 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer?s inventory.
NTB-14-0112014-03-29. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN. NISSAN: WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK, BOLTS MAY NOT LINE UP TO HOLD IN PLACE AND BOLT THREADS MAY NOT BE STARTED AND A SMALL AMOUNT METAL FROM EDGES IS REMOVED BY USING A HAND FILE. *PE
NTB-13-0062013-07-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. NISSAN: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES MAY NEED REPLACING BUT NOT THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. MODELS 2009-13 MAXIMA. *PE
NTB12-302012-04-26. Service bulletin. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. NISSAN: ALTIMA, MAXIMA; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. THE HOSE NOW COMES WITHOUT THE PRESSURE SENSOR. DO NOT DAMAGE PRESSURE SENSOR UPON REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION. IF ONLY THE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DO NOT REPLACE ANY HOSES. *JS

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