Nissan Altima 2013–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin NTB16-119 · NHTSA communication 10109110 · issued Dec 1, 2016
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2013–2016
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
2013 ? 2016 ALTIMA; RUST AROUND REAR LICENSE LAMP FINISHER IF YOU CONFIRM When rust is found on the rear deck lid surface in the area surrounding the license lamp finisher (Figure 1) or replacing the license lamp finisher for any reason. ACTION - Replace the license lamp finisher with the new replacement part listed in the Parts Information. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section EXT ? Exterior for removal and installation information. - Repair any damaged surfaces that were in direct contact with the license lamp finisher.
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.