NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10231432: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10231432 summary graphic for 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
10231432NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality 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

THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS WHEN UNLOCKING AND/OR OPENING THE DOORS WITH THE INTELLIGENT KEY IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that the vehicle security system (alarm) may inadvertently sound when unlocking and/or opening any of the vehicle's doors with the Intelligent Key. ACTION 1. Confirm the current BCM hardware part number. HINT: This number is the hardware number on the outside of the BCM, and can also be found with C-III plus. 2. If the current hardware part number is 284B1-6TA0E, replace the BCM with the part listed in the PARTS INFORMATION. HINT: If the current part number is not 284B1-6TA0E, this bulletin does not apply. Please refer to the ESM for further diagnostic information. Refer to the ESM: ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > BODY CONTROL SYSTEM > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) > Removal and Installation After replacing the BCM, perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING BCM. o Refer to the ESM: ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > BODY CONTROL SYSTEM > BASIC INSPECTION > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING BCM > Work Procedure

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
NissanPathfinder2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10231432?

THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS WHEN UNLOCKING AND/OR OPENING THE DOORS WITH THE INTELLIGENT KEY IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that the vehicle security system (alarm) may inadvertently sound when unlocking and/or opening any of the vehicle's doors with the Intelligent Key. ACTION 1. Confirm the current BCM hardware part number. HINT: This number is the hardware number on the outside of the BCM, and can also be found.

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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