2011-2012 ALTIMA; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC IF YOU CONFIRM The...

Bulletin number

NTB16-098

Component

Vehicle speed control

Summary

2011-2012 ALTIMA; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe (reduced vehicle speed) after continuous operation under the following conditions: - High RPM and/or high speed driving (RPM of 4000+ or speeds of 65 mph (104.6 km/h) for 1.0 - 1.5 hrs. or more) - Driving in ambient temperature of 96 degrees or higher - Climbing steep or extended hills for 6 miles (9.6 km) or more - Whine or rattle type noise occurring during reduced engine performance (vehicle speed decrease) ACTION 1. Perform a self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). - If DTCs are present other than P0744, refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and diagnose the DTCs first before proceeding to step 2 of ACTION. 2. Check the number of counts of "CVT-A? with C-III plus. - Refer to the Flow Chart on page 2 and the Service Procedure starting on page 3 to confirm if this bulletin applies.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints in the acceleration category.