Nissan Altima 2015–2017 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin NTB16-085 · NHTSA communication 10091528 · issued Aug 25, 2016
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2015–2017
model years
10
vehicle entries
Official summary
"enhanced diagnostic logic for cvt pathfinder and altima with v6 engine only if you confirm the customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). Note: a new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) on applied vehicles. The new dtcs are: p17f1 (cvt_judder [c/u inspection]) p17f0 (cvt_judder [t/m inspection]) action 1. Refer to page 4, step 6 in the service procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the
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.