NHTSA ID Number: 10152514
Manufacturer Communication Number: NTB17-030a
TSB/Document Date: 2019-01-07
Summary
NISSAN
; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
Classification:
EC15-020a
Reference:
Date:
NTB17-030a
August 16, 2018
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout.
It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
2003 - 2009 350Z (Z33)
APPLIED
VEHICLES: 2009 - 2017 370Z (Z34)
2004 - 2017 Altima (L31, L32, L33)
2004 - 2015 Armada (TA60)
2017 Armada (Y62)
2009 - 2014 cube (Z12)
2005 - 2016 Frontier (D40)
2009 - 2017 GT-R (R35)
2011 - 2016 Juke (F15)
2004 - 2017 Maxima (A34, A35, A36)
2003 - 2016 Murano (Z50, Z51, Z52)
2012 - 2016 NV (F80)
2013 - 2016 NV200 (M20)
2014 - 2016 Taxi
2005 - 2017 Pathfinder (R51, R52)
2004 - 2016 Quest (V42, E52)
2008 - 2016 Rogue (S35, T32)
2004 - 2016 Sentra (B15, B16, B17)
2004 - 2015 Titan (A60)
2016 - 2017 Titan/Titan XD (A61)
with Gas engine
2007 - 2016 Versa (C11, N17, E12)
2005 - 2015 Xterra (N50)
IF CUSTOMER REPORTS:
Customer routinely experiences difficulty fueling the vehicle at different fuel stations (filling
nozzle shuts off every few seconds while filling at multiple stations and using multiple filling
pumps).
IMPORTANT:
If the customer does not report the above symptoms, this bulletin does not apply.
If the customer reports intermittent (but not consistent difficulty re-fueling), this
bulletin does not apply.
ACTION:
Perform the Inspection Procedure in this bulletin, starting on page 4, only if the customer
reports symptoms as described above.
NOTE: Refer to the Repair Overview on page 2.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire INSPECTION PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this INSPECTION.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly
and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume
that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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REPAIR OVERVIEW
Does the customer always have
difficulty filling the fuel tank?
NO
This bulletin does not apply.
NO
Advise the customer to return
with less than ¼ of a tank of
gas.
YES
Does the vehicle contain less than
¼ of a tank of gas?
YES
Perform steps in this bulletin on
the following pages.
NO
Is the vent line found to be
completely blocked?
This bulletin does not apply.
YES
Replace blocked vent line or fuel tank.
Claim FX55AA
AND
Claim FB32AA (vent line replacement)
OR
Claim FB10AA (fuel tank replacement)
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Essential Tools
Tech-Mate Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector (part number 697-95-0130-NIS)
Figure A
Additional Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com, or
by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual
(ESM) when working on or near the vehicle fuel system.
1. If the vehicle fuel tank is above ¼ of a tank, this investigation process CANNOT be
performed. Request customer to return with ¼ of a tank or less.
2. Connect the Tech-Mate Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector (part number
697-95-0130-NIS) to the EVAP service port.
Follow the instructions included with the Leak Detector to introduce “smoke” into the
EVAP system.
3. Connect the CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) VI to the vehicle and open C-III plus on the
CONSULT PC.
4. Select Diagnosis (One System) and ENGINE, and then Active Test.
5. In Active Test, select VENT CONTROL/V and close the EVAP Canister Vent Control
Valve by selecting ON.
6. Remove the fuel cap.
Does any smoke come out of the
filler tube?
Does the flow meter show any flow?
Flow
meter
If YES to either of the above:
This bulletin does not apply.
NOTE: Further diagnostic may be
required and is not covered under
this bulletin. Refer to the ESM for
further information.
Figure 1
If NO to both of the above: Go to step 7.
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7. Is the vent line part of the tank assembly? See Figure 2 for reference.
Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) to confirm if the vent line is
part of the fuel tank assembly.
YES: Replace the fuel tank.
o Refer to the ESM, section, FL – Fuel System to replace the fuel tank.
NO: Replace ONLY the section of the vent line that contains the blockage.
NOTE: The vent line between the tank and canister may be made up of multiple
parts.
o Refer to the ESM, section, FL – Fuel System to replace the vent line
assembly.
Figure 2 below illustrates a basic evaporative emissions system and is for reference only.
EVAP System
EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
EVAP canister vent control valve
EVAP canister filter
Vent line (tank to canister
Figure 2
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COVERED PARTS
(Parts Covered by this Emission Warranty Coverage Enhancement)
PART
S INFOR
MATIOM
NOTE:
This parts table is a list of parts that are covered by this emission warranty coverage
enhancement. It may list more than one part number for a given Model/Model Year.
For this reason it is required that the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) be
used to obtain the specific part number for a given vehicle.
The parts listed on the following page(s) include a wide range of evaporative emissions
vent lines and fuel tanks for a large number of vehicles. The usage rate for these parts
is expected to be very small. Nissan recommends that dealers do not stock these parts
and order only as necessary to ensure parts are available when needed, especially for
older models.
TANK ASSY-FUEL
PART
NUMBER
17202-7Y000
TANK ASSY - FUEL
17202-ZD80A
2009 -2015 Maxima (A35)
TANK ASSY - FUEL
17202-ZX21C
1
2016 -2017 Maxima (A36)
TANK ASSY - FUEL
17202-3TA0C
1
2004 - 2015 Armada (TA60)
TUBE VENTILATION
17226-ZH000
1
TUBE VENTILATION
17226-ZH000
1
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE-EMISSION
CONTROL
TUBE FUEL
17226-ZR00A
1
17226-EZ30A
1
17501-ET000
1
TUBE-VENTILATION
17321-3SG0A
1
HOSE-BREATHER
17321-4AF0A
1
HOSE-BREATHER
17321-EM30A
1
TUBE-BREATHER
17338-EM30A
1
HOSE VENT
PROTECTOR-FILLER
HOSE
HOSE VENT
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE
TUBE-VENTILATION
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TSB/Document ID: NTB17-030a
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-11-28
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MFR Component System:
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