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Nissan Versa 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin NTB13045 · NHTSA communication 10192166 · issued Apr 16, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

IF YOU CONFIRM While braking at a low speed, a moaning or squeaking/squealing noise is coming from the rear brakes. NOTE: The rear brake noise issue does not impact the functioning of the rear brakes. ACTION Replace both rear brake shoes with the new ones listed in the Parts Information section. - Refer to the BR-Brake System > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > REAR DRUM BRAKE section of the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for rear brake shoe removal and installation instructions. Seethis bulletin for further detail.

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.