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2011 Nissan ALTIMA
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–131 of 131, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 30, 2010–Mar 7, 2013.

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Mar 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB12-011C

NHTSA communication ID: 10051828

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED TO CONFIRM THAT NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT. RESEVOIR WILL BE TOPPED OFF IF NO LEAK IS PRESENT. IF THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS IDENTIFIED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED. NISSAN. *KB

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.

Source record 10051828 at NHTSA
Feb 15, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB11012B

NHTSA communication ID: 10192127

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs. To aid in solving customer concerns, use the guidelines in this bulletin when speaking to customers or inspecting incident vehicles. - Customers must not use discs that are warped, scratched, chipped, cracked, have abnormal edges or are otherwise damaged. Damaged or poor condition discs may cause the Player internal mechanism to jam or have optical pick-up errors. NOTE - Do not make a Warranty claim against a Player that will not play damaged or poor condition discs as described in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10192127 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB11015B

NHTSA communication ID: 10192120

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IF YOU CONFIRM Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler. ACTION: Reseal the oil cooler with the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION on page 2. - For repairs, refer to REPAIR PROCEDURE starting on page 3. NOTE: Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly for this incident, if it should occur. See this bulletin for further detail.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10192120 at NHTSA
Jan 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB11073A

NHTSA communication ID: 10192117

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

On the Applied Vehicles listed in this bulletin, the navigation, mobile phone, iPod®, and voice recognition functions may not be working as intended. To remedy this potential condition, Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign to update the navigation software at no charge for parts or labor. In addition, as part of this navigation software update, a call waiting function will be added to the hands-free phone system. See this bulletin for further detail. Campaign ID# P1234

Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10192117 at NHTSA
Jan 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-11-073

NHTSA communication ID: 10040508

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NAVIGATION SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *RM UPDATED 4/1/13. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10040508 at NHTSA
Jan 25, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB12093A

NHTSA communication ID: 10192115

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IF YOU CONFIRM: After having been parked overnight in ambient temperatures between 5°C to -25°C (40°F to -14°F) the vehicle is hard to start or cranks and will not start. And * Occurs only on first attempts to start before engine begins running. And * Will not occur after engine has been started and run for any period of time. ACTIONS: * Confirm this bulletin applies and if so reprogram the ECM. See this bulleitn for further details.

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10192115 at NHTSA
Jan 23, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-12-011

NHTSA communication ID: 10043328

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY BE EXPERIENCING LEAKAGE IN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH MAY CAUSE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED. MAY NEED TO REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. *PE UPDATED 5/9/12. *PE UPDATED 4/1/13. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.

Source record 10043328 at NHTSA
Jan 17, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB10125E

NHTSA communication ID: 10192110

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following is occurring on an Applied Vehicle: -- Audio streaming via Bluetooth is "choppy" or "clipped." -- "Calculating Route" takes an extended period of time (2-5 minutes) to complete. -- "Could not find a route" displays when attempting to calculate a route. -- Voice Recognition sequence takes too many steps. -- Voice Recognition has difficulty recognizing voicetags. -- The Navigation system reboots. -- XM NavTraffic is slow to report. -- "Handset Phonebook" access is slow. -- When a hands-free call via Bluetooth is in progress and another call comes in ("call waiting"), there is no function available to answer the incoming call. -- Caller ID is not available when a hands-free call via Bluetooth is in progress and another call comes in. ACTION 1. Perform steps 1-7 of Confirm Navigation Program Version in the Service Procedure to verify whether or not this bulletin applies. 2. If this bulletin applies, load the Reprogramming Software DVD referenced in the Parts Information section. See this bulletin for further detail.

Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10192110 at NHTSA
Dec 21, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB11044A

NHTSA communication ID: 10192100

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE INFORMATION To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed - Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone). - Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on the balancer (do not use a cup). - Perform proper wheel mounting and centering checks. See this bulletin for further detail.

Source components: WHEELS.

Source record 10192100 at NHTSA
Sep 25, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-102-A

NHTSA communication ID: 10046601

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: BULLETIN REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF ABS/VDC WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. MODEL 2007-2013 NISSAN. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING.

Source record 10046601 at NHTSA
Aug 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-09-019-A

NHTSA communication ID: 10047059

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: RAIN SENSORS MAY OPERATE, INTERMITTENTLY OR UNEXPECTEDLY, WHEN EXHAUST GAS, MOISTURE, FINGERPRINTS, DIRT, OR INSECTS ARE NEAR OR AROUND RAIN SENSORS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Source components: VISIBILITY/WIPER.

Source record 10047059 at NHTSA
Jul 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-12-057

NHTSA communication ID: 10044570

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: IF CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID TEMPERATURE RISES ABOVE A CERTAIN THRESHOLD, IT WILL GO INTO FLUID PROTECTION LOGIC MODE (FAIL SAFE MODE), AS DESIGNED. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10044570 at NHTSA
Apr 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EL12-015

NHTSA communication ID: 10043942

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: IGNITION SWITCH (PUSH BUTTON) WILL NOT RESPOND. CHECK THE 12V BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) AND RECHARGE IF NECESSARY AND REPROGRAM THE BCM. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL ALTIMA COUPE/HYBRID MODEL YEARS 2011-2012; MODEL 370Z COUPE MODEL YEARS 2011-2012; MODEL GT-R MODEL YEAR 2012. *JS

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.

Source record 10043942 at NHTSA
Apr 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB12-035

NHTSA communication ID: 10043950

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10043950 at NHTSA
Mar 22, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB12-30

NHTSA communication ID: 10043774

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.

Source record 10043774 at NHTSA
Mar 8, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-12-011

NHTSA communication ID: 10043549

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK TO SEE IF THERE IS FLUID LEAKING OR IF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING. *KB

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10043549 at NHTSA
Feb 3, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB12-009

NHTSA communication ID: 10043735

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY. *KB

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10043735 at NHTSA
Jan 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-12-004

NHTSA communication ID: 10042847

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT DOOR INTERNALS SIDE SATELLITE SENSOR AND PRE EXISTING SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSOR IN PILLARS IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10042847 at NHTSA
Oct 7, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-120A

NHTSA communication ID: 10041744

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: WHEN ADJUSTING EITHER FRONT SEAT, DRIVER/PASSENGER, FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, IT WILL BIND OR NOT MOVE AT ALL. *PE

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.

Source record 10041744 at NHTSA
Sep 21, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-077

NHTSA communication ID: 10042754

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: AFFECTING ALL NISSAN WITH ABS OR ABS/VDC. DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLES, THERE WOULD BE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, SUCH AS CLICKING, CLUNKING, BUZZING THUMPING OR KNOCKING, WHEN IGNITION CYCLE IS OFF AND THEN ON. THE NOISE IS BRIEF AND CAN HAPPEN ON ACCELERATION. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.

Source record 10042754 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-121

NHTSA communication ID: 10038662

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: THERE IS A SURGE WHEN DRIVING WHEN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE PRESENT: SLOW ACCELERATION, BETWEEN 10-45MPH, WITH ENGINE CLUTCH ENGAGED, AND THE RPMS BETWEEN 1200-2000. 2007-2011 ALTIMA. *RM UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB UPDATED 10/3/11. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038662 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-11-015A

NHTSA communication ID: 10041392

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE UPPER END OF THE ENGINE OIL COOLER. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10041392 at NHTSA
Aug 24, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-11-080

NHTSA communication ID: 10040510

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: AXLE BOLT AND TORQUE INFORMATION. *RM

Source components: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM.

Source record 10040510 at NHTSA
May 12, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-11-049

NHTSA communication ID: 10039865

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: 2011 ALTIMA. THE IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATES WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10039865 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-099

NHTSA communication ID: 10038954

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: ENGINE LIGHT MAY COME ON WITH A TROUBLE CODE STORED. THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC WASTE GATE ACTUATOR. 2011 OPTIMA. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038954 at NHTSA
Mar 24, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11-031

NHTSA communication ID: 10038484

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. 2007-2011 ALTIMA HYBRID. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038484 at NHTSA
Feb 18, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-017A

NHTSA communication ID: 10039824

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: THE FUEL GUAGE IS ERRATIC, THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, AND THERE ARE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.

Source record 10039824 at NHTSA
Jan 14, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-11-005

NHTSA communication ID: 10035684

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX. AFFECTING ALL VEHICLES 2003-11 EXCEPT LEAF, EQUIPPED WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM. CUSTOMER IS MAILED UPDATE DISC(S) OR SD CARD AND INSTALLS DATA; DEALERSHIP IS MAILED UPDATE DISC(S) AND THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLS DATA WHEN VEHICLE IS BROUGHT IN. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10035684 at NHTSA
Dec 23, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-153

NHTSA communication ID: 10036736

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: BRAKES FEEL MORE SENSITIVE THAN EXPECTED. TOWARDS END OF BRINGING VEHICLE TO A STOP (LAST FEW FEET), THE VEHICLE STOPS SLIGHTLY QUICKER THAN EXPECTED. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10036736 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-10-119

NHTSA communication ID: 10034711

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN. SOME VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT UNDER HOOD VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL. THE VECI LABEL IS A PART OF THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM CERTIFICATION, AND AN INCORRECT LABEL IS CONSIDERED BY CARB/EPA AS A NON COMPLIANCE SITUATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 10034711 at NHTSA
Sep 30, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-09-101

NHTSA communication ID: 10031305

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10031305 at NHTSA