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2012 Nissan FRONTIER
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–113 of 113, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 6, 2011–Apr 4, 2013.

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Apr 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB13-039

NHTSA communication ID: 10051768

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET AND DTC P0605 IS STORED. *JS

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10051768 at NHTSA
Apr 3, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB13038

NHTSA communication ID: 10192155

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "Comfort & Conv." settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigation system, orthrough the "Combination Meter settings" depending on the vehicle model, year and trim level. NOTE: In some instances this feature may be unintentionally disabled. Please verify the status of this feature before any further diagnostic is performed. Please see this bulletin for further details.

Source components: SEAT BELTS · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10192155 at NHTSA
Apr 3, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-13-038

NHTSA communication ID: 10051767

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.

Source record 10051767 at NHTSA
Mar 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB99001A

NHTSA communication ID: 10192145

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10192145 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
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
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

NTB12-027

NHTSA communication ID: 10043771

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: PATHFINDER, XTERRA, AND FRONTIER; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. *JS

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

Source record 10043771 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
Jul 6, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NTB-11-074-B

NHTSA communication ID: 10044569

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NISSAN: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED FOR REPROGRAMMABLE ECU ON ALL NISSAN VEHICLES. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10044569 at NHTSA