Classification:

Reference:

EC19-034

Date:

NTB20-022

March 26, 2020

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN
2010-2012 ALTIMA SEDAN AND COUPE (SULEV);
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
R1720
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2010-2012 Altima Sedan (L32)
2010-2012 Altima Coupe (L32)
Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)
APPLIED SYSTEM:
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain specific model year
2010-2012 Altima Sedan and Coupe (SULEV) vehicles. The engine control module (ECM)
will be inspected, and if needed, reprogrammed. This service will be performed at no charge
to the customer for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R1720 to this campaign. This number must
appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of
this voluntary emissions recall which for any reason enters the service department. This
includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners
and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer
inventory which are the subject of an emissions recall must be corrected prior to sale.
Failure to do so can result in civil penalties and/or fines by the Environmental
Protection Agency. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly
encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.

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

Confirmed through Service COMM or DBS:
Campaign ID # R1720 applies

Yes

The vehicle ECM part number
matches one listed in Table A

Reprogram the ECM

No

No repairs needed

Go to CLAIMS INFORMATION

END

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IMPORTANT
Attention California Dealers
An Emission Recall Campaign Completion (ERCC) label must be filled out by the technician
performing the repair, and then attached to the underside of the vehicle hood. A sample of
the label is shown below.
Technician: Fill in here either:
“Inspected ECM per campaign ID # R1720”
or
“Reprogrammed ECM per campaign ID # R1720”

(as it applies)

Fill in “DEALER CODE” and “DATE”
Put “ARB/EPA” under “CHANGE AUTHORITY”

NIS-UHL-16

Figure 1

California law prohibits owners from renewing their California registration if emissions related
recall work has not been performed. California dealers are now required to issue a proof of
correction certificate to vehicle owners upon completion of emissions related recall work.
Please fill out one of the campaign completion forms for each owner that has this campaign
performed. Instruct owners to keep this certificate unless they are requested to mail it to the
DMV. A sample of the form is shown in Figure 2 below.
Orange colored

Figure 2
NOTE:


These forms (item number CAEMRC 1-20) and labels (item number NIS-UHL-16)
are available from Nissan Publications (1-800-247-5321) at no charge.



When either item (form or label) is ordered, you will automatically receive the other
item as well.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Reprogram the ECM
IMPORTANT: Before starting the reprogramming procedure, make sure:


ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.



All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates, if any, have been installed.



The CONSULT PC is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable).

NOTE:


If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link to
the "CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) ECM Reprogramming" general procedure.

Take the vehicle for a 10 minute drive in order to meet the following Idle Air Volume
Learn (IAVL) conditions:
 Engine coolant temperature: 70-100°C
(158-212°F)
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
 Transmission: Warmed up


After reprogramming is complete, it is required to
perform Throttle Valve Closed Position, Idle Air
Volume Learn, Accelerator Closed Position, and
DTC Erase.

Figure 3



Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger to the 12V battery. If the vehicle
battery voltage drops below 12.0V or above 15.5V during reprogramming, the
ECM may be damaged.



Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. If a vehicle electrical load remains
ON, the ECM may be damaged.



Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the CONSULT PC battery voltage drops
during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the ECM may be
damaged.



Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within
range of the CONSULT PC and the plus VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are within
range of the CONSULT PC and the plus VI during reprogramming,
reprogramming may be interrupted and the ECM may be damaged.

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1. Using C-III plus, confirm the current ECM part number and write it on the repair order.


If it matches one of the part numbers in Table A, below, reprogram the ECM.



If it does not match any of the part numbers in Table A, no repairs are needed. Go
to CLAIMS INFORMATION further below.

Table A
MODEL

CURRENT ECM PART NUMBER: 23710ZX12A, ZX12B, ZX12C, ZX12D, ZX12E
ZX13A, ZX13B, ZX13C, ZX13D, ZX13E
ZX58A, ZX58B, ZX58C, ZX58D, ZX58E
ZX59A, ZX59B, ZX59C, ZX59D, ZX59E
9HC0A, 9HC0B, 9HC0C, 9HC0D, 9HC0E

2010-2012 Altima Sedan
& Coupe (SULEV)

9HC1A, 9HC1B, 9HC1C, 9HC1D, 9HC1E
9HC2A, 9HC2B, 9HC2C, 9HC2D
9HC3A, 9HC3B, 9HC3C, 9HC3D
9HC4A, 9HC4B, 9HC4C
9HC5A, 9HC5B, 9HC5C

2.

After completing Erase ALL DTCs, print a copy of the C-III plus screen showing the
before and after part numbers of the control unit and attach it to the repair order.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:
CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID
R1720

DESCRIPTION

OP CODE

FRT

Reprogram Engine Control Module

R17200

0.5 hrs

Reprogramming Not Needed

R17201

0.3 hrs

AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE
March 26, 2020

NTB20-022

DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published

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