2021 Nissan Rogue Passenger Seat Belt and Airbag Campaign

Nissan has initiated a Voluntary Service Campaign (VSC), identified as P2A08, for specific 2021 Rogue vehicles. This campaign aims to address components related to passenger safety, specifically the front passenger (RH) side seat belt retractor assembly and the airbag module. Additionally, the airbag diagnosis sensor unit will be reprogrammed as part of this service. This is not a safety recall, but a proactive measure by Nissan to ensure all vehicles meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, following NHTSA testing that resulted in a 4-star overall safety rating and a 4-star front passenger safety rating for vehicles with these updates.

Why This Matters

While not a recall, this Nissan Rogue passenger safety campaign is important for maintaining the intended safety performance of the vehicle's occupant restraint systems. The components involved—the seat belt retractor and airbag module—are critical for protecting occupants in the event of a collision. Ensuring these systems are updated to the latest specifications contributes to overall vehicle safety and peace of mind for owners.

What's Being Addressed

This campaign applies to 2021 Nissan Rogue (T33) vehicles with a VIN's 11th character of 'W' and built before January 28, 2021. The service involves three main actions:

• Replacement of the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly: This component is responsible for locking the seat belt during sudden stops or impacts.
• Replacement of the front passenger airbag module: This is the primary airbag for the front passenger.
• Reprogramming of the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit: This unit controls the deployment of airbags and other safety systems.

All services performed under this campaign, including parts and labor, will be at no charge to the customer.

Important Warnings for Technicians and Owners

Nissan has issued several critical warnings to ensure safety during the service procedure and to prevent damage to vehicle components:

• Battery Disconnection: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, the ignition must be OFF, and a minimum of 3 minutes must pass before proceeding. This allows the airbag diagnosis unit to fully discharge. During this 3-minute waiting period, do not operate the vehicle (e.g., locking/unlocking doors) to prevent damage to the ACC power supply.
• Airbag Module Handling: To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to contact an airbag module. Do not insert foreign objects into the module. Always replace airbag module mounting bolts/screws with new ones after removal. An airbag module must be replaced if dropped or if it sustains an impact. Always place an airbag module with the deploying direction facing upward.
• Electric Shift Selector: The electric shift selector contains a strong magnet. Individuals with electro-medical apparatus should keep it away from their body to prevent malfunction. Keep the shift selector away from magnetic objects and never subject it to impact, water splash, or high humidity.
• Interior Trim Removal: Always use a plastic trim removal tool to prevent damage to interior trim pieces.
• Steering Column: Do not excessively pull on the steering column during removal, as this can over-extend the shaft and disengage the splines.
• Reprogramming Precautions: Before reprogramming, ensure the CONSULT PC's ASIST software is synchronized and all C-III plus software updates are installed. Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger set to reflash mode, ensuring the battery voltage remains between 12.0V and 15.5V; voltages outside this range can damage the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit. Turn off all vehicle electrical loads and external Bluetooth® devices within range of the CONSULT PC and Vehicle Interface (VI) to prevent interruptions during reprogramming. If reprogramming fails, do not disconnect the VI or shut down CONSULT-III plus.

Repair Procedure Summary

The repair process for this Nissan Rogue passenger safety campaign is extensive, involving significant disassembly and reassembly of interior components to access the affected parts. Here's a high-level overview:

1. Preparation: The front passenger seat is moved forward, and the negative battery terminal is disconnected with a 3-minute waiting period for airbag system discharge.
2. Seat Belt Retractor Replacement: This involves removing various passenger-side interior trim pieces, including front and rear kicking plates, body side welts, and center pillar garnishes. The lap belt pre-tensioner and seat belt retractor wire harness connectors are disconnected. The lap belt pre-tensioner and seat belt retractor mounting bolts are removed, followed by the shoulder belt adjuster cover and anchor. Finally, the old seat belt retractor assembly is removed and replaced with a new one. All bolts are torqued to specification (49 N•m or 36 ft-lb).
3. Airbag Module Replacement: This is the most involved part, requiring extensive disassembly of the center console and instrument panel. Steps include:
   • Center Console Disassembly: Removing instrument side panels, cup holder, center console finisher assembly, electric shift selector, and center console rear finisher. This requires disconnecting numerous wire harness connectors and removing screws and bolts.
   • Instrument Panel Disassembly: Removing the RH side body side welt, RH instrument mask, glove box, LH side body side welt, LH instrument mask, fuse block lid, and LH instrument lower panel. This also involves disconnecting various electrical connectors, including the data link connector.
   • Steering Column and Meter Area: Removing the switch panel, mood lamp, combination meter, LH and RH ventilator grilles, and instrument pads. The steering column is carefully unlatched and rested on the driver's seat. The optical and sunload sensors, and meter speaker are also removed.
   • Airbag Module Access: After significant instrument panel removal, the driver knee airbag module is removed (mounting bolts are discarded and replaced). The passenger airbag module wire harness connectors are disconnected, along with the GPS/Telematics antenna wire harness if equipped. The old passenger airbag module is then removed (mounting screws are discarded and replaced).
4. Installation: The new passenger airbag module is installed, followed by the reinstallation of all removed instrument panel and center console components in reverse order. New mounting bolts are used for the airbag module, torqued to 22.3 N•m (16 ft-lb). New anchor clips are installed for the A-pillars. All wire harness connections are reconnected, and protective tape is removed.
5. DTC Check and Reprogramming: After reassembly, the engine is turned ON, and the CONSULT-III plus diagnostic tool is connected. The system checks for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that may have been set during the instrument panel removal. Any present DTCs must be corrected before proceeding. The Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is then reprogrammed using the CONSULT-III plus system. This involves confirming vehicle information, checking precautions, verifying part numbers, and ensuring proper battery voltage. Once reprogramming is complete, all DTCs are erased, and the results are printed.
6. Final Steps: The battery maintainer/smart charger is removed, the C-III plus application is closed, and the Vehicle Interface (VI) is disconnected. Technicians perform additional service related to battery negative terminal removal.

Required Tools or Parts

Technicians performing this service will require specific parts, all of which are covered under the campaign. Key parts include:

• MODULE ASSY – AIR BAG, ASSIST: Part Number K8E15-6RC0A (Quantity: 1)
• BELT ASSY – TONGUE, PRETENSIONER CHARCOAL (G) AND TAN (C) INTERIOR TRIM: Part Number H6884-6RR7A (Quantity: 1)
• BELT ASSY – TONGUE, PRETENSIONER GRAY (K) INTERIOR TRIM: Part Number H6884-6RR7B (Quantity: 1)
• CLIP (A-Pillar Trim Anchor Clips): Part Number 76988-6LB5A (Quantity: 2)
• BOLT (Driver Knee Airbag Bolt): Part Number 01125-N6061 (Quantity: 2)

Specialized diagnostic equipment, specifically the CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) system, is required for the reprogramming steps.

Reprogramming the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit

Reprogramming the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is a critical step in this Nissan Rogue passenger safety campaign. This process is performed using the Nissan CONSULT-III plus diagnostic tool. Technicians follow a detailed procedure to ensure the unit is updated correctly:

1. Connect CONSULT-III plus: The Vehicle Interface (VI) is connected to the vehicle, and the CONSULT-III plus software is started on a PC.
2. System Diagnosis: The technician selects