EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB03-074g, Date of Issue: November 27, 2013
Superceded Bulletin(s): NTB03-074f, Date of Issue: February 21, 2012
SERVICE INFORMATION
Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the exterior lamps. This is
generally NOT due to a defect.
The following information, illustrations, and flow chart are provided to help you in
determining if an incident for water/condensation in the lamps is normal or not.
All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed).
l This is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature
"variations" (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp.
l Moisture in the air sometimes "travels" into and out of the lamp assembly through
these vents.
l Certain environmental conditions may cause moisture to condense.
l The fogging/cloudiness should disappear over time when the lamp is in a dry
environment.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lamp assemblies based on
environmental conditions or sudden temperature changes (such as in a car wash, or
parked on a cold, sunny day). This is normal. See Figure 1.
NISSAN: 2001-2014 All Models
CLASSIFICATION: EL03-030g
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2001-2014 Nissan, All Models
NOTE: This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section has been
revised. Please discard all previous versions.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
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If the moisture trickles, drips, or pools, it may not be considered normal and the lamp
assembly may have a water leak path. See Figure 2 for an example.
If large drops of water collect inside the lens, refer to the flow chart on page 3 to
find the next step.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Should a customer note water in a lamp assembly, please use the following flow chart to
NOTE: This condensation can appear anywhere on the outer lens, typically at its
coldest location.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月27日 15:56:52 Page 2 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
determine if the condition is normal or requires lamp replacement.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月27日 15:56:52 Page 3 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB03-074g, Date of Issue: November 27, 2013
Superceded Bulletin(s): NTB03-074f, Date of Issue: February 21, 2012
SERVICE INFORMATION
Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the exterior lamps. This is
generally NOT due to a defect.
The following information, illustrations, and flow chart are provided to help you in
determining if an incident for water/condensation in the lamps is normal or not.
All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed).
l This is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature
"variations" (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp.
l Moisture in the air sometimes "travels" into and out of the lamp assembly through
these vents.
l Certain environmental conditions may cause moisture to condense.
l The fogging/cloudiness should disappear over time when the lamp is in a dry
environment.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lamp assemblies based on
environmental conditions or sudden temperature changes (such as in a car wash, or
parked on a cold, sunny day). This is normal. See Figure 1.
NISSAN: 2001-2014 All Models
CLASSIFICATION: EL03-030g
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2001-2014 Nissan, All Models
NOTE: This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section has been
revised. Please discard all previous versions.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月27日 15:56:51 Page 1 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information 54 Company, LLC.
If the moisture trickles, drips, or pools, it may not be considered normal and the lamp
assembly may have a water leak path. See Figure 2 for an example.
If large drops of water collect inside the lens, refer to the flow chart on page 3 to
find the next step.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Should a customer note water in a lamp assembly, please use the following flow chart to
NOTE: This condensation can appear anywhere on the outer lens, typically at its
coldest location.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月27日 15:56:52 Page 2 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
determine if the condition is normal or requires lamp replacement.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月27日 15:56:52 Page 3 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
