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Nissan Sentra 2015–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin NTB17-101 · NHTSA communication 10118705 · issued Sep 13, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Exterior Lighting
component
2015–2016
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

2015-2016 SENTRA; 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.