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A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10222726: 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.

10222726NHTSA document ID

Service campaigncommunication type

1affected product rows

92/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Expiration Notification - Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Dealer Announcement ***** On March 25, 2022 Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain MY2013-2018 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 obtained approval by the Settlement Administrator were included in this VSC. Dealers were to inspect for delamination and, if necessary, replace both the right and left Halogen Headlamps. This customer service campaign and customer reimbursement for these repairs are no longer available under PC861. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Service Comm will deactivate PC861 on any VINs that have not yet been inspected and/or repaired on September 23, 2022. 2. For vehicles that had halogen headlamp inspection under PC861 between May 20, 2022 and September 23, 2022, were diagnosed with no good (NG) condition but the repair was not completed due to parts not yet available will move to campaign ID PC890. a. For vehicles that had halogen headlamp inspection before May 20, 2022, were diagnosed with a no good (NG) condition and a dealer was not able to make claim, please email FQA_Inspection_Support@nissan-usa.com for claim processing support. 3. VINs will be noted with PC890 in Service Comm/NSH to allow future headlamp replacement as parts become available. 4. Dealers should use NTB22-039 to correct any vehicles subject to PC890. 5. Once repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the appropriate claims coding provided for the action taken, 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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

NissanAltima2013-2018Open Carchieve vehicle page

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 10222726?

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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