NHTSA Service Bulletin 10204182: 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.
Back Door (Liftgate) Hinge Torque Quality Review for Recall Campaign R21A7 Dealer Announcement: Nissan has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada that it is conducting a campaign quality review on 1,309 specific MY2021 Rogue Sport vehicles previously recalled and remedied under campaign ID R21A7. Under the recall (R21A7), dealers replaced both the right and left back door liftgate hinges to address a concern that could result in the hinges separating from the vehicle in the event of a crash. Certain bolts installed on vehicles remedied under R21A7 prior to August 5, 2021 in the US and August 12, 2021 in Canada may not be torqued to the correct specification. If the bolts are not torqued to correct specification, they may loosen over time. In the worst case condition, the liftgate hinges may separate from the vehicle in the event of a crash. If the liftgate hinges separate during a crash, it may increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Under this campaign quality review (PC848), dealers will torque both back door (liftgate) hinge bolts to correct specification and replace two (2) rear back-side base bracket bolts. What Dealers Should Do: 1.Verify if vehicles are affected by this campaign quality review using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Open Campaigns I.D. PC848. 2.Dealers are requested to remedy any affected vehicles in dealer new or pre-owned inventory. New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). Refer to NPSB15-460 for additional information 3.Dealers should use NTB21-098 to remedy any vehicles subject to this campaign. 4.Once repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle.
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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.
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- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10204182?
Back Door (Liftgate) Hinge Torque Quality Review for Recall Campaign R21A7 Dealer Announcement: Nissan has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada that it is conducting a campaign quality review on 1,309 specific MY2021 Rogue Sport vehicles previously recalled and remedied under campaign ID R21A7. Under the recall (R21A7), dealers replaced both the right and left.
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.
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