Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 05-114B
Date: 060324
Campaign - Rear Suspension Member, Bushing Replacement
Reference:
NTB05-114b
Date:
March 24, 2006
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT / BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING
IMPORTANT:
THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED.
The Claims Information have been revised. Please use only this bulletin NTB05-114b for complete information.
Discard all previously distributed copies of NTB05-114.
CAMPAIGN I.D. #: P5216
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002-05 Altima (L31)
2004-05 Maxima (A34)
APPLIED VINs:
2002 Altima:
1N4*L11**2C100000 - 719021
2003 Altima:
1N4*L11**3C100000 - 355207
2004 Altima:
1N4*L11**4C100000 - 199931
2005 Altima:
1N4*L11**5C100000 - 322026
1N4*L11**5N400000 - 472765
2004 Maxima:
1N4*A41**4C800000 - 931667
2005 Maxima:
1N4*A41**5C800000 - 845620
NOTE:
Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility. Because this campaign is being implemented in phases, some model years will not initially
display in Service Comm as an "open" campaign but will be added at a later date and the vehicle will be eligible for repair at that time.
INTRODUCTION
On some model year 2002-2005 Nissan Altima and 2004-2005 Nissan Maxima vehicles, there is a possibility that corrosion of the rear sub-frame may
occur. Corrosion is most likely in cold climates where heavy salting of roads is common practice in freezing conditions. A mixture of road salt and water
can promote corrosion in the rear sub-frame bushings of some vehicles. In severe cases, cracking of the rear sub-frame may occur, which may result in a
knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The performance or handling characteristics of the vehicle are not affected and it is safe to drive the
vehicle.
For vehicles believed by Nissan to be registered in one of the "salt" states (Shown) where this condition is more likely to occur, Nissan is conducting a
Service Campaign. On most vehicles, Nissan will replace the rear sub-frame assembly. On some 2005 Model Year vehicles, where sub-frame
replacement is not necessary, Nissan will replace and seal the front bushings and seal the rear bushings.
Due to the number of vehicles affected by this action, the Service Campaign is being implemented in phases by model year. The implementation will
begin with model year 2002 vehicles which have a higher likelihood of corrosion, and also with model year 2005 vehicles, which may require the less
extensive repair.
It is important that you check Service Comm (P5216) prior to starting any repairs to determine if the vehicle is eligible for this repair. Because this
campaign is being implemented in phases, some model years will not initially display in Service Comm as an "open" campaign but will be added at a
later date.