Recall PC129 - Cat Converter Inspection/ECM Reprogramming: Overview

Reference:
NTB12-040d

Date:
July 19, 2012

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN
2010 ALTIMA SEDAN AND COUPE
ECM REPROGRAM AND MANIFOLD CATALYST

The PARTS INFORMATION in this bulletin has been amended to include two additional foot notes for the part quantity tables. No other changes have been made to the body of this bulletin.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

CAMPAIGN ID #: PC129

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2010 Altima Sedan and Coupe (C/L32)
with SULEV (California Specification) 2.5 engine

Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some 2010 model year Altima vehicles are equipped with an improperly calibrated Engine Control Module (ECM) that may incorrectly detect engine valve closure as engine knock. To correct this condition, Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to reprogram the Engine Control Module, and inspect (and if needed replace) the exhaust manifold and front exhaust tube. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number PC129 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the dealers responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary emissions 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 dealers inventory.

IMPORTANT





Attention California Dealers: California law prohibits owners from renewing their California registration if emissions related recall work has not been performed. California dealers are now required to issue a proof of correction certificate to vehicle owners upon completion of emission related recall work. Please fill out one of the campaign completion forms for each owner that has this campaign performed. Instruct owners to keep this certificate unless they are requested to mail it to the DMV. A sample of the form is shown below.

NOTE:
These forms are available from Nissan Publications at no charge (item number CAEMRC-2/09).

Table of Contents

Repair Overview

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Exhaust Manifold and Front Tube Leak Check

Exhaust Manifold Stay Removal

Front Exhaust Tube Replacement

Exhaust Manifold Replacement

ECM Reprogram

PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

OWNERS LETTER





REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL