2014 Nissan-Datsun Altima Diagrams. DTC # 09-131A Date: 110815

2014 Nissan-Datsun Altima Diagrams. DTC # 09-131A Date: 110815

Vehicle - Certification Label/VIN Plate Replacement

Classification: BT09-020A

Reference: NTB09-131A

Date: August 15, 2011

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT

This bulletin has been amended. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES: All Nissan

SERVICE INFORMATION

Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label or "VIN Plate/Label" may be needed.

NOTE:

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).

CERTIFICATION LABEL REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

NOTE:

See "Replacement VIN plate/label" below.

A replacement Certification Label may be requested ONLY if the vehicle is in a collision and:

^ The Certification Label is damaged, or

^ The Certification Label is attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair.

REQUESTING A REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL

1. Take a photo of the original Certification Label in its original location on the vehicle B pillar.

^ A photo of the original Certification Label before it is removed must accompany the application; or processing will be significantly delayed or

rejected.

^ If the vehicle is produced outside of the U.S. and a legible Certification Label photo is not provided, the request will be rejected.

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^ If the vehicle is produced in the U.S. and is greater than 60 days old and a legible Certification Label photo is not provided, the request will be

rejected.

2. Completely fill out a copy of the APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL shown above.

3. Remove the original Certification Label from the vehicle and attach in the designated area on the application form.

^ Processing will be significantly delayed or rejected if the original Certification Label is not available (or a legible photo).

4. Staple the photo of the original Certification Label (in its original location) to the application form.

5. Mail (DO NOT FAX) the completed application with the photo of the label to your Regional Office: Attention: Replacement Certification and

VIN Plate Request.

NOTE:

Your dealer "Non Vehicle Account" will be billed $25.00 for each replacement label.

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NOTE

VIN PLATE/LABEL REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT VIN PLATE/LABEL

NOTE

Refer to "Replacement Certification Label"

A replacement VIN plate/Label may be requested ONLY if:

^ The vehicle is in a collision and the VIN plate/label is damaged.

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or

^ The vehicle was recovered after being stolen and the VIN plate/label is damaged but still available.

REQUESTING A REPLACEMENT VIN PLATE / LABEL

1. Completely fill out a copy of the APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT VIN PLATE / LABEL.

2. Remove the original VIN plate/label from the vehicle and attach in the designated area on the application form.

^ The original VIN plate/label MUST accompany the application.

^ For a VIN label that will destroy itself when removed:

> A photo of original instrument panel VIN Label must accompany the application

> A photo of the Certification label (on the B-pillar) clearly showing the VIN must also accompany the application.

^ Stolen VIN plate/label:

> If a VIN Plate/Label is stolen, contact the appropriate State Police or State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In most cases, the State

DMV will issue a unique VIN so the original VIN can be included on stolen vehicle listings. If this is the case, a replacement VIN

plate/label is NOT available from Nissan. However, the original VIN, not the state issued VIN, must be used on all warranty claims.

3. Mail (DO NOT FAX) the completed application with the photo of the label to your Regional Office: Attention: Replacement Certification and

VIN Plate Request.

NOTE:

^ Your dealer "Non Vehicle Account" will be billed $25.00 for each replacement VIN plate/label.

^ All replacement VIN plates/labels are subject to approval by the Technical Compliance Department. If you have any specific questions,

contact your Owner Relations Manager (ORM).