NHTSA Service Bulletin 10178243: 2009-2011 Nissan 370z
Official manufacturer communication context for 2009-2011 Nissan 370z, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace, free of charge, front passenger airbag inflators on specific 2009-2011Model Year Nissan 370Z (Z34) vehicles registered in the following states: . Alabama . Florida . Georgia . Louisiana . Texas These vehicles were selected based on geographic location and are not subject to a recall. Instead, Nissan wishes to collect and examine approximately three-hundred(300) airbag inflators. This activity is being proactively undertaken by Nissan in coordination with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan will be notifying owners asking them to participate in this important parts collection activity. As an incentive for participation, Nissan is offering a complimentary $100 gift card to participating customers upon completion of this collection activity and participating in a brief survey. NOTE: Customers should be informed that this parts collection activity is time-limited. Once a sufficient number of in-use inflators has been collected, this activity will end. ***** What Dealers Should Do**** 1. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas dealers should verify if vehicles are eligible for this parts collection activity using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Open Campaign I.D. P0A10. NOTE: These activities are state-specific and limited to vehicles currently registered and located in the designated states. Dealers located in other States should not service any vehicles; even if listed in Service Comm/DBS National Service History Open Campaign. 2. Dealers should use NTB20-054 to service any 370Z vehicles subject to this activity. 3. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action(s) performed so the campaign can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10178243?
Passenger Airbag Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace, free of charge, front passenger airbag inflators on specific 2009-2011Model Year Nissan 370Z (Z34) vehicles registered in the following states: . Alabama . Florida . Georgia . Louisiana . Texas These vehicles were selected based on.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
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