Recall R0909 - Wheel Valve Stem Nut: Overview
Reference: ITB09-053Date: November 5, 2009
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2008-2010 M35/45; WHEEL VALVE STEM NUT
CAMPAIGN ID #: R0909
NHTSA #: 09V-393
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2008 - 2010 M35/45 (Y50)
Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Some Model Year 2008 - 2010 M35/45 vehicles may have been built with Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) transmitter nuts that were not manufactured to specification. Over time these nuts may corrode and potentially crack especially in areas where heavy concentrations of road salt are used. To remedy this potential condition Infiniti is conducting this Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign for vehicles in dealer inventory located in Salt States and for customer vehicles registered in Salt States at the time of the launch of this campaign. The campaign repair will entail replacement of the TPMS transmitter nuts at no charge for parts of labor.
Salt States
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and the District of Columbia.
Separately, Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign for this issue in the "non-salt States" that do not use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter. Owners with affected vehicles registered in those non-salt States will receive a letter offering replacement of the TPMS nuts on their vehicles free of charge for parts and labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Infiniti has assigned identification number R0909 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check Service Comm 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.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Perform the following steps for all four wheels/tires.
1. Position the valve stem to the lower area (between 4 and 8 o'clock position).
2. Clean dirt and debris from around the valve stem.
3. Remove the TPMS transmitter nut.
^ Use a 1/4 drive deep 12 mm socket.
4. Install a new transmitter nut.
5. VERY IMPORTANT: Use a small torque wrench to tighten the transmitter nut.
Torque specification: 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m, 68 in-lb).
6. Check for leak around the valve stem.
^ Apply soapy water around the valve stem.
^ Use mild liquid hand soap mixed approximately 80% water and 20% soap.
^ Wait a minimum of five minutes and then visually inspect to see if bubbles are forming around the base of the valve stem.
^ If you see bubbles there may be an air leak.
NOTE:
This bulletin does not cover repairs for air leaks. If you discover an air leak repair as needed with usual warranty repair procedures.
7. Adjust the tire pressure to the correct setting.
^ For factory equipped tires, the tire pressure correct "Cold" setting is listed on the "Tire and Loading Information": placard (see example in Figure 4).
8. Make sure the TPMS dash warning light is OFF.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION