NHTSA Service Bulletin 10212017: 2013-2018 Nissan Altima
Official manufacturer communication context for 2013-2018 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.
Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Dealer Announcement ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (VSC) on ~90,000 specific model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles with halogen headlamps dimming due to delamination to support the settlement approved by the court presiding over the class action lawsuit. Customers that have obtained approval by the Settlement Administrator are included in this VSC. Dealers will inspect for delamination and, if necessary, replace both the right and left Halogen Headlamps. Customers not covered by the terms of the limited Warranty Extension, covered by a basic or parts warranty have until March 26, 2022 to apply for replacement opportunity by completing a Claim Form and submitting to the Settlement Administrator the appropriate Claim Form by the deadline. Upon approval, the Class Vehicle is to be taken to an Authorized Nissan Dealer no later than September 23, 2022. Nissan will provide a one-time diagnosis and a potential repair of approved vehicles from March 28, 2022 to September 23, 2022 under the Voluntary Service Campaign. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Service Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Open Campaigns I.D. PC861. Refer to NPSB15-460 for additional information 2. Dealers should use NTB22-024 to correct any vehicles subject to this campaign.
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 10212017?
Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Dealer Announcement ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (VSC) on ~90,000 specific model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles with halogen headlamps dimming due to delamination to support the settlement approved by the court presiding over the class action lawsuit. Customers that have obtained approval by the Settlement Administrator are included.
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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