Hatch (Rear) - License Plate Rattles

Classification
BT02-004

Reference:
NTB02-021

Date:
March 1, 2002

REAR LICENSE PLATE RATTLES AGAINST HATCH

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1999.5-2002 Pathfinder (R50)

APPLIED VINS:
Vehicles built before; JN8DRO9X*2W660643 (2WD)
Vehicles built before: JN8DR09Y*2W730003 (4WD)

APPLIED DATE:

Vehicles built through February 4, 2002

SERVICE INFORMATION

If an applied vehicle exhibits a rattle noise when closing the rear hatch or when driving over rough surfaces/bumps;

^ The cause may be the rear license plate rattling against the hatch.

^ Refer to the Service Procedure listed below to resolve this incident, should it occur.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Confirm the license plate is the source of the rattle noise.

2. Remove the rear license plate from the vehicle.





3. Install two foam insulators on the rear hatch as shown on Figure 1.

NOTE:
Clean the hatch surface with Isopropyl alcohol before applying the foam insulators.

4. Re-install the license plate.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.