NHTSA Service Bulletin 10204176: 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, 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.
QUALITY REVIEW FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN R21A7 2021 ROGUE SPORT; BACK DOOR HINGE TORQUE INSPECTION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this quality review on certain specific model year 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles remedied under campaign ID R21A7 using NTB21-062, to re-torque the nuts on both back door hinge bolts. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. VINs identified with this campaign ID are being inspected to ensure the R21A7 recall remedy was performed in accordance with Nissans quality standards. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC848 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealers inventory.
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 10204176?
QUALITY REVIEW FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN R21A7 2021 ROGUE SPORT; BACK DOOR HINGE TORQUE INSPECTION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this quality review on certain specific model year 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles remedied under campaign ID R21A7 using NTB21-062, to re-torque the nuts on both back door hinge bolts. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. VINs identified with this.
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
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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