NTB 92-123C


SB-10025645-8627
Classificatio n:
Reference:
WT92-003d
Date:
NTB92-123d
August 27, 2013
AFTERMARKET CHROMING OF NISSAN ALLOY WHEELS NOT
APPROVED OR AUTHORIZED AND STRONGLY DISCOURAGED
This bulletin has been amended to include all models up to this bulletin’s publication date.
Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: All Models
SERVICE INFORMATION
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish
coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design
and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are
subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards.
Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket
chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously
damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these
wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming.
Nissan does not in any way whatsoever warrant or guarantee such modified wheels or their
performance. To the contrary, aftermarket chroming of Nissan original equipment or
Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels will likely result in DENIAL of any warranty claim.
If Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels are subjected to
aftermarket chroming, the problems which may occur as a result of the chroming process,
include:
1. The chroming process generally removes the original finish by "burning" or "chemical"
methods, both of which may cause the heat treatment of the alloy to be changed. The
application of chrome plating has to be controlled correctly, as the alloy can be harmed
by a poorly controlled process.
2. Aftermarket chroming may degrade the durability, long term appearance, and may
affect the safety and performance of the wheels.
Accordingly, Nissan most strongly recommends that Original Equipment or Genuine
Accessory Alloy wheels NEVER be modified by processes such as aftermarket chrome
plating.
Please consult the Nissan Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual pertaining to the
Dealer's responsibility when altering or modifying vehicles.
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Claims Information
Note that damage to Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels
including but not limited to appearance, performance, and durability issues which are
due to any non-factory authorized process, such as chroming, is the responsibility of the
customer, and is excluded from the applicable Nissan Warranty, please consult the
“Nissan Warranty Information Booklet” for specific details.
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