TSB: NISSAN ARMADA (2004–2014)

Bulletin NTB16-071 — July 27, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDNTB16-071
ManufacturerNISSAN
ModelsARMADA
Model Years2004–2014
Date IssuedJuly 27, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 9, 2017
ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Vehicles Affected22 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

"2004-2014 ARMADA; POWER BACK DOOR INOPERATIVE AND BOLT ON POWER BACK DOOR OPENER LOOSE IF YOU CONFIRM -THE POWER BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN USING ANY POWER OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH. AND -THE LINKAGE FOR POWER BACK DOOR HAS A LOOSE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
NISSAN ARMADA 2014 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2014 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2013 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2013 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2012 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2012 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2011 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2011 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2010 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2010 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2009 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2009 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2008 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2008 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2007 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2007 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2006 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2006 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2005 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN ARMADA 2005 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2004 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN ARMADA 2004 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized NISSAN dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (NTB16-071) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.