NHTSA Service Bulletin 10181010: 2009 Nissan Altima
Official manufacturer communication context for 2009 Nissan Altima, 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.
Expiration Notification - Alloy Wheels Campaign Summary: In 2009, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2009 Model Year Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan (L32) vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the alloy wheels. It was determined that some of the subject vehicles equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels, may have been assembled with wheels that were manufactured slightly out of specification. Parts specified for this campaign are no longer available through Nissan. This customer service campaign and customer reimbursement for these repairs are no longer available. What Dealers Should Do: 1.Service Comm will deactivate PC023 on any unrepaired VINs on September 3, 2020. No further dealer action is required.
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 10181010?
Expiration Notification - Alloy Wheels Campaign Summary: In 2009, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2009 Model Year Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan (L32) vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the alloy wheels. It was determined that some of the subject vehicles equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels, may have been assembled with wheels that were manufactured slightly out of specification. Parts.
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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