Campaign PC023 - Aluminum Wheel Inspection/Replacement: Overview
Reference: NTB09-119Date: December 11, 2009
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2009 ALTIMA 2.5 SEDAN WITH 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS
CAMPAIGN ID #: PC023
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009 Altima 2.5 Sedan (L32) - Coupe and Hybrid not included
Refer to Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
A small number of MY2009 Altima Vehicles equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels may have been assembled with wheels that were manufactured slightly out of specification. This could cause a very slow air leak in one or more of the wheels on the vehicle. To address this possible customer dissatisfaction issue, Nissan will inspect the potentially affected vehicles. All possibly affected wheels will be replaced with new ones free of charge for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PC023 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourist) owners, and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.
Repair Overview
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Perform the following inspection on all 4 alloy wheels
NOTE:
^ The spare tire/wheel is not included in this inspection.
^ This inspection applies only to vehicles within the range of this campaign. Refer to Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
1. Locate the valve stem.
2. Count counterclockwise and identify the 3rd spoke from the valve stem (see Figure 1).
3. Use a flashlight and a mirror to inspect the back side of the 3rd spoke.
NOTE:
Make sure to inspect all 4 alloy wheels.
^ Replace any wheel that has the word "CHINA" (as shown in figure 3).
^ If none of the wheels have the word "CHINA", no further action is needed.
Wheel Replacement / Installation
^ Follow Service Manual procedures for replacing wheel(s).
^ Use a new seal (listed in the Parts Information) for each TPMS sensor / transmitter.
^ TPMS sensor / transmitter nut torque: 7.7 N.m (0.79 kg-m, 68 in-lb)
CAUTION:
Make sure the TPMS sensors / transmitters are reinstalled on the vehicle in the same location (same corner of the vehicle) they were removed from.
^ When installing new wheel(s), make sure to use a hand operated torque wrench (do not tighten wheel lug nuts with a power tool).
^ Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern; tighten in 2 or 3 steps until final torque value is achieved.
^ Lug nut final torque value: 113 N.m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)
^ Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is not needed.
^ Replace any wheel that has the word "CHINA" (as shown in Figure 3).
^ If none of the wheels have the word "CHINA", no further action is needed.
^ Render the old wheels unusable. Use a hammer and chisel to make large groves on the edge of the valve stem hole.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION