Nissan Altima 2013 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin NTB12090A · NHTSA communication 10192271 · issued Nov 26, 2013
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2013
model years
1
vehicle entries
Official summary
IF YOU CONFIRM - There is a drumming noise from the right front Strut Tower area when the Steering Wheel is being turned to the left and while moving at under 15 MPH, and/or - A witness mark is present as shown in Figures 1 and 2 on page 2. ACTION - Replace the right front strut Coil Spring with the model specific part listed on page 3 under PARTS INFORMATION. - Repair witness mark with SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 2 to prevent corrosion. NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for the correct procedure for replacement of the coil spring. Please see this bullletin for further details.
Vehicles covered
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.