Recall PB090/P8242 - Occupant Classification System: Overview
Reference: NTB08-095CDate: December 4, 2008
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2007 - 2009 PASSENGER AIR BAG OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS)
This bulletin has been amended. Instruction for the AC adapter has been expanded. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAMPAIGN ID #: PB090 (Altima)
P8242 (Murano, Rogue, 350Z)
NHTSA #: 08V-521
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2007-2008 Altima Sedan and Hybrid (L32 and L32HV)
2008 Altima Coupe (CL32)
2009 Murano (Z51)
2008 Rogue (S35)
2007-2008 350Z (Z33) Coupe and Roadster
Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Recall Campaign to inspect the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Varistor located in the front passenger seat cushion. A special tool will be used for the inspection. If the inspection results are OK, no further action is necessary. If the special tool indicates an OCS Varistor issue, the seat cushion assembly will be replaced. We anticipate that less than 1% of the affected vehicles will require seat cushion replacement.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PB090 and P8242 to this campaign. PB090 or P8242 must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS
OCS Varistor Check Tool Kit - J-49787
^ Additional tools can be ordered from TECH-MATE.
MAT Cable Information and Instructions:
The MAT cable is good for only 100 connections (50 for each end).
^ MAT cable P/N - 551243
^ Cable end connectors are identical (interchangeable)
The MAT cable ends have identifying marks which allow the user to keep track or how many times each end has been used.
^ One end of the cable is marked with a "Blue Band" as shown.
^ One end is "Plain" as shown.
^ A "Usage Card" is included with each tool kit and with each replacement MAT cable.
Each time the tool is used, fill in one of the squares on the Usage Card.
^ One side of the card has 50 squares for the Blue Band End of Cable.
^ The other side of the card has 50 squares for the Plain End of Cable.
1. Plug one end of the MAT cable into the MAT port on the Varistor Test Tool.
2. Leave this end plugged into the tool until one side of the Usage Card is full.
^ Do not unplug the MAT cable from the test tool between each vehicle inspection.
3. When one side of the usage card is full, (all 50 squares are filled) switch ends of the MAT cable.
4. When both sides of the Usage Card are full, replace the MAT cable with a new one.
^ Replacement MAT cables (P/N - 551243) are available from TECH-MATE.
Testing the Varistor Test Tool
1. Attach the correct AC plug style to the AC/DC Power Cord.
^ The AC/DC power cord has several plug styles to accommodate different global markets.
^ Select and attach the AC plug style for the U.S. market.
CAUTION:
^ To install the AC plug to the AC/DC Power Cord:
a. Set the plug straight down onto the Power Cord tabs. (see Figure E)
b. Once the adapter is on the tabs, slide the adapter on to lock it in place. (see Figure F)
DO NOT TRY TO SLIDE THE ADAPTER ONTO THE POWER CORD TABS. THE TABS WILL BREAK IF THIS IS TRIED.
2. Attach the AC/DC Power Cord and one end of MAT cable, and then turn on the Varistor Test Tool.
^ One end of MAT cable should be plugged into the MAT port.
3. Connect the other end of the MAT cable to the "Check NG" port as shown.
4. Make sure the LEDs turn ON as shown above.
5. Move MAT connector from "Check NG" to "Check OK" port as shown.
6. Make sure the LEDs turn ON as shown above.
7. Push the Start button on the Varistor Test Tool.
8. After pressing the Start button, make sure the LEDs turn ON as shown above.
9. Wait about 10 minutes - make sure the LEDs turn ON as shown above.
10. When LEDs turn on as listed above the Varistor Test Tool is OK.
11. Mark the usage card twice. One mark for each connection made in this test.
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