PC494 - 2016-17

CAMPAIGN
BULLETIN
QUALITY ACTION
Fuel Tank Breather Tube
Dealer Inventory
Reference: PC494
Date: September 27, 2016
Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers
Affected Models/Years:
Affected
Population:
Dealer
Inventory:
SERVICE COMM
Activation date:
Stop Sale
In Effect
MY2016-17 Titan XD(A61D)
NA
6,379
September 27, 2016
NO
***** Detailed Information *****
Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory service action to inspect the routing of the fuel tank
breather tube on approximately 6,379specific MY2016-17 Titan XD (A61D) vehicles. During
vehicle assembly, the fuel tank breather tube may not have properly routed and installed.
No parts are required for this action.
***** What Dealers Should Do *****
1. Verify if vehicles currently in dealer inventory are affected by this inventory service
action using Service Comm I.D. PC494.
2. Use the attached procedure to inspect the vehicle.
 If the fuel tank breather tube is correctly routed, file a claim for the
inspection.
 If the fuel tank breather tube is not correctly routed, provide the
requested information in an email to [email protected] and
await further instruction. Instructions and claims information will be
provided within 48 hours.
Note: Dealers should continue to check new arriving inventory for applicability.
3. Dealers are requested to inspect any affected vehicle in dealer new or pre-owned
inventory to ensure customer satisfaction.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Aftersales DIVISION
PC494 | Original Document
PC494 – TITAN (A61) DIESEL FUEL
TANK BREATHER TUBE
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1. Place the vehicle on a suitable lift and
raise the vehicle to gain access to the
underside of the truck.
Front of Vehicle
Parking Brake
Cables
Fuel Tank
Breather Tube
2. Locate the fuel tank breather tube and
where it is fitted into the bed rail
(Figure 1).

From the center of the vehicle, look
up toward the rear of the truck,
between the parking brake cables.
Exhaust
Fuel Tank
Figure 1
3. Inspect for the fuel tank breather tube
and determine if it is present and
properly secured to the bed rail.

Figure 2 shows the breather tube
properly installed to the bed rail.

Figure 3 shows the breather tube
present, but not installed in the bed
rail.

Figure 4 shows the breather tube is
not present and may be found on
the top of the fuel tank.
Properly Installed Fuel
Tank Breather Tube
Bed Rail
Figure 2
Look Here For
Breather Tube
Loose
Breather
Vent
hose Tube
with Cap Installed
Fuel Tank
Breather Tube Is Not Present,
Look on Top Of Fuel Tank for
Loose Breather Tube
Figure 4
Figure 3
4. Is the fuel tank breather tube present and properly installed in the bed rail as
shown in Figure 2?

If YES, then lower the vehicle and remove it from the lift, submit a warranty
claim using Op Code PC4940 (see claims info), and release the vehicle.
If NO, then continue to HOLD the vehicle. Do not submit warranty claim.
E-mail clear pictures of the bed rail area, as shown in Figures 3 or 4, showing a
loose or missing fuel tank breather tube to:
[email protected]
Make sure to include the below information:
E-Mail Subject Line: PC494 Titan Fuel Tank Breather Tube
Attach Clear Pictures of the Bed Rail Area
Dealer Name
Dealer Code
Dealer Address
VIN
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Phone Number
Nissan FQA will review the E-mail submissions within 48 hours of receipt and
send the necessary repair instructions and claim information.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit claim using the following claims coding:
Work Order Line Type: “CM” Campaign
Campaign: PC494
Claim Type:
PNC:
Symptom:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Inspect Fuel Tank
Breather Tube
CM
PC494
ZZ
99
Op Codes
Flat Rate
Time
PC4940
0.3 Hr
Parts
Required
on claim
No
Expense
Code
Required
No