Technical Service Bulletin NTB16-113 — 2012 NISSAN SENTRA

2011-2012 SENTRA; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC IF YOU CONFIRM: The vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe (reduced vehicle speed) after continuous operation under all the following conditions are met: - High RPM and/or high speed driving (4000 RPM or more, and/or 65 MPH or more for 1.0 ? 1.5 hrs or more) - Driving in ambient temperature of 96 degrees or higher - Climbing steep or extended hills for 6 miles or more - Whine or rattle type noise occurring during reduced engine performance (vehicle speed decrease) NOTE: Before applying this bulletin if the vehicle has any DTCs, they should be checked and repaired first. ACTION 1. Perform a self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). - If DTCs are present other than P0744, refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and diagnose the DTCs first before proceeding to step 2 of ACTION. 2. Check the number of counts of "CVT-A? with C-III plus. - Refer to the Flow Chart on page 2 and the Service Procedure starting on page 3 to confirm if this bulletin applies.