NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11031704: 2002-2026 Nissan 350z

Official manufacturer communication context for 2002-2026 Nissan 350z, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11031704 summary graphic for 2002-2026 Nissan 350z
11031704NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
39affected product rows
100/100quality 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

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. The VIN Plate/Label (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). The Certification Label (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

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
Nissan350z2003-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan370z2009-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanAltima Hybrid2007-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanAltra2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanAriya2023-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanArmada2004-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanCube2009-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanDualis2007, 2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanEquator2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanFrontier2002-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanGt-r2009-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanJuke2011-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanKicks2018-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanLeaf2010-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanMaxima2002-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanMurano2003-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanMurano Hybrid2015-2017Ask 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 11031704?

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form.

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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