Theft alarm sounds when vehicle is locked, unlocked, or door/trunk opened if you confirm

Bulletin number

NTB17-081

Component

Structure: body: trunk lid

Summary

THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE IS LOCKED, UNLOCKED, OR DOOR/TRUNK OPENED IF YOU CONFIRM Intermittently, the theft alarm triggers (horn sounds and lights flash) when one of the following occur: - Using the lock, unlock, or trunk open function on the Intelligent Key - Pushing a handle request switch (door or trunk) - Opening a door or the trunk with the vehicle unlocked and CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) shows the last item to trigger the theft alarm is BATTERY. - Refer to Check Last Item to Trigger Theft Alarm on the next page. ACTION Replace the Body Control Module (BCM). - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual, section BCS-Body Control Systems, for replacement information. - Use the new BCM listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 442 complaints in the body category.