Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign 2020-2022 Nissan Frontier, Titan/Titan XD 2WD; Transmission Parking Pawl Pin

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Classification: Reference: Date: AT22-008A NTB22-065A February 9, 2023 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. 1/13 VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2020-2022 FRONTIER, TITAN/TITAN XD 2WD; TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL PIN CAMPAIGN ID #: R22A7 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2020-2021 Frontier (D40) 2WD 2022 Frontier (D41) 2WD 2020-2022 Titan and Titan XD (A61) 2WD Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2020-2022 Frontier, Titan, and Titan XD 2WD vehicles to replace the Transmission Parking Pawl Pin. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number R22A7 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 safety 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 a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. 2/13 NTB22-065A SERVICE PROCEDURE Parking Pawl Pin Removal IMPORTANT: The original Parking Pawl Pin may be difficult to remove and/or the new Parking Pawl Pin may be difficult to install if the Transmission temperature is below 20°C (68°F). If the Transmission temperature is at or below 20°C (68°F), start and idle the engine for 10 minutes before starting repairs. To avoid the risk of death or serious personal injury:  Use caution when performing repairs near Transmission and Exhaust components as they will be hot just after the Engine stops.  Do not spill A/T fluid on heat generating parts. To avoid the risk of damage to the Transmission:  Do not reuse gaskets.  Use only recommended A/T fluid and do not mix with other A/T fluid.  Do not use A/T fluid other than the recommended as this will cause deterioration in drivability and A/T durability, and may damage the Transmission which is not covered by the Nissan new vehicle limited warranty. 1. Ensure the parking brake is NOT set. 2. Place the vehicle on a lift. Figure 1 3. Remove the two (2) bolts securing the O2 sensor harness bracket to the Transmission. Harness Bracket bolts 3/13 NTB22-065A Figure 2 To avoid damage to the Transmission Assembly, do NOT support or lift the Transmission with the Transmission Pan. Figure 3 Figure 4 4. Remove the three (3) Insulator (Rear) nuts securing the Transmission to the Cross Member.  Using a suitable jack and a block of wood, raise the Transmission Assembly approximately 10 mm (1/2”) at the jacking point shown in Figure 3. 5. Remove the Transmission Mount Bracket and Insulator (Rear).  Step 5 continued on page 4. Insulator (Rear) nuts (3) Insulator (Rear) Titan shown, Frontier is similar Jacking point 4/13 NTB22-065A Step 5 continued. Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7  On Frontier models, completely loosen the two (2) bolts securing the Insulator (Rear) to the Transmission Mount Bracket (the bolts will not be able to be completely removed due to lack of space, and will be removed later in this step).  On Titan models, remove the two (2) bolts securing the Insulator (Rear) to the Transmission Mount Bracket.  On all models, remove the four (4) Transmission Mount Bracket bolts from the Transmission (Frontier shown, Titan is similar).  Remove the Transmission Mount Bracket and the Insulator (Rear).  The Transmission Mount Bracket bolts will not be reused. Insulator (Rear) to Transmission Mount Bracket bolts (2) Insulator (Rear) to Transmission Mount Bracket bolts (2) Frontier Titan Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt accessed from other side 5/13 NTB22-065A 6. Adjust the transmission jack so that the Transmission Pan is in a level position to minimize the amount of fluid loss during Parking Pawl Pin replacement. Figure 8 8. Position a suitable drain pan under the rear of the Transmission. To prevent sealant entry and possible damage to the Transmission, ensure to remove ALL residual sealant from the Transmission Case threads after removing the Transmission Plug in step 9. Figure 9 7. Rotate the Propeller Shaft clockwise to seat the Parking Pawl against the Parking Gear, and then release the propeller shaft. IMPORTANT: To help prevent the Parking Pawl from moving out of position, do NOT touch or move the Propeller Shaft or rear wheels AFTER seating the Parking Pawl to the Parking Gear. 9. Remove the Transmission Plug shown in Figure 9.  During removal, loosen and tighten the Transmission Plug several times to remove sealant from the Transmission Case threads.  Discard the removed Transmission Plug.  Using a clean shop towel, remove the residual sealant from the Transmission Case threads. HINT: If the Transmission is in a level position, there should be little to no fluid lost during the Parking Pawl Pin replacement. Transmission Plug Propeller Shaft 6/13 NTB22-065A IMPORTANT: To help prevent the Parking Pawl from moving out of position, do NOT touch or move the Propeller Shaft or Rear Wheels AFTER removing the Parking Pawl Pin. Figure 10 10. Remove the Parking Pawl Pin.  Using a magnetic rod, remove the Parking Pawl Pin from the Transmission. o If the original Parking Pawl Pin cannot be removed after multiple attempts, skip to step 20 on page 11 to contact FQA and provide ALL requested details. Parking Pawl Pin 7/13 NTB22-065A Parking Pawl Position Inspection 11. Inspect the position of the Parking Pawl. Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13  If the Parking Pawl hole is fully visible as shown in Figure 11, skip to step 18 on page 11 for Parking Pawl Pin Installation.  If the Parking Pawl hole is partially visible as shown in Figure 12, the Parking Pawl may have moved out of position. Continue to step 13 on page 8 for Parking Pawl Position Alignment.  If the Parking Pawl hole is NOT visible as shown in Figure 13, the Parking Pawl may have moved out of position. Continue to step 12 on page 8 for Parking Pawl Position Alignment. Parking Pawl hole visible, shown with no tool inserted Parking Pawl hole partially visible, shown with no tool inserted Parking Pawl hole NOT visible, shown with no tool inserted 8/13 NTB22-065A Parking Pawl Position Alignment 12. Use a small magnetic rod to raise the Parking Pawl until the Parking Pawl hole is visible.  If the Parking Pawl hole is visible after raising it with a magnetic rod, continue to step 13.  If the Parking Pawl hole is NOT visible after multiple attempts, skip to step 14 on page 9 for Parking Pawl Position Recovery. Figure 14 Figure 15 13. Using a clean, straight pick or similar tool, lift the Parking Pawl upward.  Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the hole and remove the pick. 9/13 NTB22-065A Figure 16 Parking Pawl Position Recovery 14. Remove the Transmission Pan.  Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > 9AT: GE9R01A > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > OIL PAN > Removal and Installation Figure 17  Remove the Phillips head screwdriver and verify the Parking Pawl and the Transmission Case holes are aligned as shown in Figure 16. o If the Parking Pawl and the Transmission Case holes are aligned as shown in Figure 16, skip to step 18 on page 11 for Parking Pawl Pin Installation. o If the Parking Pawl and the Transmission Case holes are NOT aligned as shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13 on page 7, continue to step 14 for Parking Pawl Position Recovery. 15. Locate the Parking Pawl. Parking Pawl Parking Pawl and Transmission Case holes aligned 10/13 NTB22-065A Figure 18 Figure 19 16. Push upward on the Parking Pawl at the location shown in Figure 18. 17. While holding the Parking Pawl upward, slowly rotate the Output Shaft clockwise until the Parking Pawl and Transmission Case holes are aligned (Figure 19 shown with Transmission removed from vehicle and is for reference only). Parking Pawl Push upward 11/13 NTB22-065A Parking Pawl Pin Installation To avoid damage to the Transmission Parking Pawl Pin, use care when handling it. If the Transmission Parking Pawl Pin is dropped or it sustains an impact, it cannot be used. Do NOT strike the Parking Pawl Pin with any tools during installation. Figure 20 19. Install the new Parking Pawl Pin. HINT: Ensure the Transmission Case Parking Pawl hole and the new Parking Pawl Pin are clean and free of any debris before attempting installation.  If the new Parking Pawl Pin installed successfully, skip to step 21 on page 12.  If the new Parking Pawl Pin will not install, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes, then reattempt installation. o If the new Parking Pawl Pin will still not install, continue to step 20 to contact FQA and provide ALL requested details. 20. Send an email with the below information to: FQA_Inspection_Support@nissan-usa.com. A response will be provided within 48 business hours. Email subject line: R22A7 Parking Pawl Dealer Code: VIN: Contact Name: Contact Email address: Contact Phone Number: 18. Prepare the replacement Parking Pawl Pin.  Ensure the NEW Parking Pawl Pin is clean and free of any debris.  Apply a small amount of transmission fluid onto the NEW Parking Pawl Pin.  The new Parking Pawl Pin has a circle engraved on one end for identification. New Parking Pawl Pin Old Parking Pawl Pin Engraved circle 12/13 NTB22-065A 21. If the Transmission Pan was NOT removed for Parking Pawl Position Recovery, continue to step 22. If the Transmission Pan was removed for Parking Pawl Position Recovery, reinstall the Transmission Pan.  Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > 9AT: GE9R01A > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > OIL PAN > Removal and Installation To prevent sealant entry and possible damage to the Transmission, ensure to remove ALL residual sealant from the Transmission Case threads before installing the new Transmission Plug in step 22. 22. Install the new Transmission Plug.  Transmission Plug torque 22.0 N•m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb) 23. Clean any spilled residual fluid from the Transmission using a suitable cleaner and a shop rag. 24. Reinstall the Transmission Mount Bracket and the Insulator (Rear).  During reinstallation, be sure to use the new Transmission Mount Bracket bolts and gaskets provided in the kit.  Torque the four (4) Transmission Mount Bracket bolts to 11.0 N•m (1.1 kg-m, 97 in-lb), then tighten an additional 90°.  Torque the two (2) Insulator (Rear) to Transmission Mount Bracket bolts to 87.5 N•m (8.9 kg-m, 65 ft-lb).  Torque the three (3) Insulator (Rear) nuts securing the Transmission to the Cross Member to 87.5 N•m (8.9 kg-m, 65 ft-lb). A/T Fluid Adjustment HINT: If NO fluid was lost during the Parking Pawl Pin replacement, it is not necessary to set the transmission fluid level. 25. Set the transmission fluid level.  Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > 9AT: GE9R01A > PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > A/T FLUID > Adjustment 13/13 NTB22-065A PARTS INFORMATION Parking Pawl Pin Replacement (Required Parts) DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY SHAFT KIT – PARKING PAWL C1986-X280B 1 Matic P Transmission Fluid 999MP-MTP10P As needed Additional Required Parts When Parking Pawl Recovery Is Performed DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY BOLT (Transmission Pan Bolt) 31377-X280C 10 GASKET – OIL PAN 31397-X280A 1 SEAL – O RING 31526-X282B 1 SEAL – O RING 31526-X282C 1 CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding: CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT R22A7 Replace Parking Pawl Pin (Titan 2WD) R22A70 1.0 Replace Parking Pawl Pin (Titan 2WD), Recover Parking Pawl By Transmission Pan Removal R22A71 1.4 Replace Parking Pawl Pin (Frontier 2WD) R22A72 1.1 Replace Parking Pawl Pin (Frontier 2WD), Recover Parking Pawl By Transmission Pan Removal R22A73 1.5 AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION July 28, 2022 NTB22-065 Original bulletin published February 9, 2023 NTB22-065A IMPORTANT statement added on page 2, Parking Pawl Pin Removal, Parking Pawl Position Inspection and Parking Pawl Position Alignment revised

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