voluntary recall campaign 2007
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1. AC plug style for U S market Power connector Figure 1 NTB08 095a 8 Look under the passenger seat locate and disconnect the OCS connector and connect the MAT cable e The OCS connector is an 8 pin white connector only 3 of the pins are used filled This is an example the connector location may be different for your yenide MAT cable from test ee a TROSO4N2 Figure 2 NOTE for Altima Coupe The OCS connector is located at the rear of the seat cushion e Adjust the seat all the way forward unhook the seat back flap and the rear seat cushion flap Seat back flap y TFoso422 Figure 3 a 9 18 NTB08 095a 9 Turn ON the Varistor Test Tool 10 Make sure the following LEDs turn ON LED ON If LED is OFF Check power 1 Power ON cod 2 OK Check MAT cable connections Connection Check MAT OK cable connection 11 Push the Start button on the Varistor Test Tool 12 After pressing the Start button make sure the following LEDs turn ON LED ON lf LED is OFF Check power 1 Power ON cord 2 Test in Test Tool progress malfunction 3 Connection Check MAT OK cable connection NOTE OK LED should be OFF 10 18 Figure 5 Figure6 NTB08 095a 13 Wait for OCS inspection to complete about 10 minutes NOTE Expected results Less than 1 will test NG More than 99 will test OK Actual inspection results2. OK LED comes ON N G Change part LED comes ON Do not replace the OCS See NG Result below Go to step 14 on page 13 Figure NG results NG results are expected to be very low less than 1 of vehicles tested If you get a NG result do the following a Remove disconnect both ends of the MAT cable that you are using b Get another serviceable new MAT cable and connect it to the Varistor Test Tool and the vehicle seat e Make sure to mark the usage card for each MAT cable connection c Repeat the OCS inspection test steps 9 though 13 d After repeating the test with a second MAT cable NG result 2 times replace the OCS seat cushion e See OCS seat cushion replacement on the next page NOTE e lf the second test is a NG result same as the first the original cable can continue to be used for the remainder of its usage card life e lf the second test is an OK result different than the first the original cable should be discarded 11 18 NTBO08 095a OCS Seat Cushion Replacement Only for N G test results in step 13 or DTC B1022 is stored If not already done o Record radio station presets o Turn the ignition OFF disconnect both battery cables negative cable first o Wait at least 3 minutes Be careful Do not scratch or otherwise damage interior parts Refer to the SE section of the appropriate Service Manual for Seat Cushion replacement information NOTE The Service Manual may
3. caution against disassembly of the passenger seat cushion from the seat frame It may also instruct that the cushion and frame be replaced as an assembly Due to changes in parts manufacturing and availability the seat cushion can now be replaced separately from the seat frame on Model and Year vehicles affected by this campaign gt Make sure each seat cushion hook and strap is properly connected attached in its original location gt Torque mounting bolts according to the appropriate Service Manual gt WARNING Make sure all mounting and support clips for electrical connectors and harness are reinstalled in their original locations Render the old seat cushion unusable Use a sharp cutting tool to cut the seat cloth NOTE Retain the old seat cushion for 30 days for possible inspection by Nissan TPOS0413 a Figure 8 Continue with the Service Procedure on the Next Page step 14 12 18 NTB08 095a 14 Reconnect the OCS vehicle harness connector 15 Connect the battery cables positive cable first 16 Check the Air Bag warning light and the Occupant Detection System warning light as follows a Sit in the driver seat and watch the warning lights as you turn the ignition ON b Both warning lights should turn ON for 5 7 seconds and then go OFF c If either warning light does not turn ON at all does not turn OFF or blinks refer to the Service Manual for diagnosis and repair NOTE Diagno
4. seconds then go OFF Air Bag warning light Does Air Bag warning light NOT operate as above operates as above Perform Air Bag diagnosis with C III Is DTC code B1022 stored Make sure to check both current SELF DIAG RESULTS and under Special Function SELF DIAG PAST Replace OCS Skip to OCS Seat Cushion Replacement on page 12 Repair Air Bag System as needed and erase DTCs e Refer to the Service Manual as needed e Air Bag repairs other then for Code B1022 are not covered by this bulletin campaign 2 Adjust the front passenger seat to a position that gives the best access to the OCS Occupant Classification System connector e OCS connector is under the seat e The best seat position may be different for each model NOTE Altima Coupe OCS connector is at the back of the seat cushion Move the seat all the way forward Next Page 7 18 NTB08 095a Write down the radio station presets Presets 1 2 A B C Turn the ignition OFF Disconnect both battery cables negative cable first Wait at least 3 minutes IMPORTANT Make sure the Verister Test Tool is tested at least once each day before use see page 4 Connect the power cord to the Varistor Test Tool e The AC to 18 volt DC power cable has several plug styles to accommodate different global markets e Select and attach the AC plug style for the U S market 8 18
5. EDs turn ON LED ON If LED is OFF 1 Power ON Check power cord 2 N G Change Test tool Part malfunction 3 Connection Check MAT OK cable connection 5 Move MAT connector from Check NG to Check OK port as shown 6 Make sure the following LEDs turn ON OK LED ON If LED is OFF 1 Power ON Check power cord 2 OK Test tool malfunction 3 Connection Check MAT cable connection 7 Push the Start button on the Varistor Test Tool 5 18 Figure J NTB08 095a 8 After pressing the Start button make sure the following LEDs turn ON LED ON If LED is OFF 1_ Power ON Check power cord 2 Testin Test tool Progress malfunction 3 Connection Check MAT OK cable connection Figure K 9 Wait about 10 minutes make sure the following LEDs turn ON LED ON If LED is OFF 1 Power ON Check power cord 2 OK Test tool After 10 Minutes malfunction 3 Connection OK Check MAT cable connection 10 When LEDs turn on as listed above the Figure L Varistor Test Tool is OK 11 Mark the usage card twice One mark for each connection made in this test 6 18 NTBO08 095a SERVICE PROCEDURE 1 Check the Air Bag warrning light operation e Sit in the driver seat and watch the air bag warning light as you turn the ignition ON e The air bag warning light should turn ON for 5 7
6. N NOTE Soft trim Dealer Claims Authorization Limits DCAL limits do not apply for this campaign Dealers do not need to contact the Claims Call Center for pre approval of seat cushion OCS replacements Submit a CM line claim using the following claims coding CM I D PBO90 Altima or P8242 Murano Rogue 350Z Choose the following OP CODE S that match the vehicle model operation performed and if needed seat type For OCS inspection OK Results Altima FRT Murano Rogue 350Z FRT For OCS inspection NG Results Altima DESCRIPTION OP CODE OCS Inspection NG or DTC B1022 PB0901 Replace the seat cushion assembl 350Z Coupe or Roadster With Power Seat DESCRIPTION OP CODE OCS Inspection NG or DTC B1022 P82421 Replace the seat cushion assembl Rouge and 350Z Coupe or Roadster With Manual Seat DESCRIPTION OP CODE OCS Inspection NG or DTC B1022 P82423 Replace the seat cushion assembl 16 18 NTB08 095a Murano With Manual Seat DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT OCS Inspection NG or DTC B1022 P82426 Replace the seat cushion assembl Murano With Power Seat DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT OCS Inspection NG or DTC B1022 P82428 Replace the seat cushion assembl And in combination with OP CODE for NG results Altima DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT Reconfirmation of OCS Varister Tool Mat PB0902 Cable Murano Rogue 350Z DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT Reconfirmation of OCS Varister
7. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC TN Technical Bulletin comm G k4 RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Reference Date NTB08 095a November 5 2008 VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2007 2009 PASSENGER AIR BAG OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS This bulletin has been amended The Claims Information has changed and step 16 in the Service Procedure was amended Please discard previous versions of this bulletin CAMPAIGN ID PBO90 Altima P8242 Murano Rogue 350Z NHTSA 08V 521 APPLIED VEHICLES 2007 2008 Altima Sedan and Hybrid L32 and L82HV 2008 Altima Coupe CL32 2009 Murano 251 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 PBO90 or P8242 must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign DEALER RESPONSIBILITY It is the dealer s responsibil
8. Tool Mat P82429 Cable 17 18 NTB08 095a OWNER S LETTER Dear Nissan owner This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Nissan has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some customer s model vehicles Our records indicate that you own the Nissan vehicle identified by the Vehicle Identification Number on the cover of this notice Reason for Recall The Occupant Classification System a part of the passenger air bag system in the front passenger seat cushion of your vehicle may have been manufactured out of specification In some cases this could deactivate the passenger air bag in your vehicle If this occurs the red air bag warning light will continuously flash after the vehicle is started it is normal for the red air bag warning lamp to flash for about seven seconds when the vehicle is first started This could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash potentially increasing the risk of injury What Nissan Will Do Your Nissan dealer will test the passenger air bag system using a special tool to verify that it is functioning as designed If appropriate the passenger seat cushion containing OCS hardware will be replaced This service free for parts and labor can take up to 2 hours to complete but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule or parts av
9. ailability What You Should Do Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an appointment to have your vehicle inspected and if necessary repaired Please bring this notice with you to your service appointment Instructions have been sent to your Nissan dealer If the red air bag warning light in your vehicle continuously flashes after the vehicle is started please take your vehicle to the dealership as soon as possible In the interim do not allow passengers to ride in the passenger seat If the dealer fails or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Department Nissan North America Inc P O Box 685003 Franklin TN 37068 5003 The toll free number is 1 800 NISSAN1 1 800 647 7261 You may also contact the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days Thank you for your cooperation We are indeed sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you 18 18 NTB08 095a
10. ed 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 e One side of the card has 50 squares for the Blue Band End of Cable e The other side of the card has 50 squares for the Plain End of Cable Usage Card XXXIII T Figure C 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 e 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 a 4 When both sides of the Usage Card Figure D are full replace the MAT cable with a new one e Replacement MAT cables P N 551243 are available from TECH MATE at 1 800 662 2001 3 18 NTB08 095a Testing the Varistor Test Tool e This test must be completed once each day before use 1 Attach the power cord and turn on the AC plug style Varistor Test Tool for U S market e The AC to 18 volt DC power cable has several plug styles to accommodate different global markets e Select and attach the AC plug style for the U S market 2 One end of MAT cable should be a plugged into the MAT port Figure E 3 Connect the other end of the MAT cable to the Check NG port as shown Figure F 4 18 NTB08 095a 4 Make sure the following L
11. ity 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 1 18 REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS OCS Varistor Check Tool Kit J 49787 e Additional tools can be ordered from TECH MATE at 1 800 662 2001 AC plug type for U S market Ground Cable not used for this procedure Figure A MAT Cable Information and Instructions The MAT cable is good for only 100 connections 50 for each end e MAT cable P N 551243 e Cable end connectors are identical interchangeable Blue Band end of cable The MAT cable ends have identifying marks which allow the user to keep track or how many times each end has been used e One end of the cable is marked with F Plain end a Blue Band as shown of cable e One end is Plain as shown Figure B 2 18 NTB08 095a A Usage Card is includ
12. sis and repair beyond replacement of the OCS passenger seat cushion is not covered by this bulletin campaign Figure 10 17 Reset the clock and the radio station presets 13 18 NTB08 095a 18 Refer to the appropriate Service Manual and perform the following as needed Power Window Initialization Power Sunroof Initialization Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning Idle Air Volume Learning Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position Rear View Monitor Guiding Line Adjustment Rear View Monitor Predicted Course Line Center Position Adjustment NOTE You may need to inform the customer that their Automatic Drive Position System will need to be reset 14 18 NTB08 095a PARTS INFORMATION Order replacement seat cushions OCS using this order form 2007 2009 Passenger Air Bag OCS Voluntary Recall Campaign PARTS ORDER FORM INCOMPLETE ORDER FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED Dealer Code Order Date Dealership Fax Number VIN Number Dealer Requested Order Reference Number poc Sacramento PDC _ Orlando PDC _ Los Angeles PDC _ Chicago PDC _ Dallas PDC Greenville PDC _ New York PDC _ Baltimore PDC _ Memphis Olive Branch PDC Send the completed form to one of the following Email to campaign parts nissan usa com Or Fax the completed form to 615 967 3440 Do not send to both this will result in duplicate orders 15 18 NTB08 095a CLAIMS INFORMATIO
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