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NISMO Grand Master

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Hey guys,

Has anyone with a V35 tried to have a known fault advised with a TSB (Technicall Service Bulletin) fixed by an Aussie Nissan dealer?

My 04 has the rear axle clicking noise which Nissan fix for free on local Z's and the G's and Z's in the US.

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/TSB_04-065_..._From_Rear_Axle

This is the Z Bulletin, and there's one for the G35 which I can't find at atm.

Is it worth trying Nissan, or should I get my mechanic to do the work?

Cheers

Bobby

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This is a very interesting topic. Nissan (international) obviously have a duty of care for the vehicle, however I would almost put money on it that Nissan Australia would distance themselves very quickly, attempting to state that they are a different entity. It would be interesting to delve into the legal holdings of TSB’s and if the work required to be completed by the Manufacturer? I do not believe that it would be unreasonable to have Nissan Australia undertake the work as an arm of Nissan (international).

The point I would question is that if the repair did not take place, due to Nissan Australia’s non compliance, do they breech their duty of care?

It will be an interesting discussion none the less and probably something that you may have to take up the chain. At the end of the day the dealership just wants to be able to bill it against something, if they can bill it back to Nissan then there should be no issue.

Good luck and keep us posted.

NISMO Grand Master

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It will be an interesting discussion none the less and probably something that you may have to take up the chain. At the end of the day the dealership just wants to be able to bill it against something, if they can bill it back to Nissan then there should be no issue.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Cheers Unique,

You're above quote was my logic for even considering it.

The problem is that there will more than likely be a varied response amongst dealers, so I may need to keep trying till I get one. I know a Z owner who had the same issue, and his service department at a NIssan Delearship didn't even know what a TSB was.

I'm going to send a mail to Nissan Australia and get their view. If they say yes i can do it, at least I'll have that to go to a delaership with.

Cheers

Bobby

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Interesting Topic. With compliance requirements in Australia putting all of the recall issues of imports on the compliance shop who comply the vehicle Nissan may have an out.

NZ is different and the Franchise holders there are obligated to address recalls.

Is a TSB a recall...

NISMO Grand Master

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Interesting Topic. With compliance requirements in Australia putting all of the recall issues of imports on the compliance shop who comply the vehicle Nissan may have an out.

NZ is different and the Franchise holders there are obligated to address recalls.

Is a TSB a recall...

Yep, good point, forgot about the Complaince shop.

I doubt you'd have any luck though as how would a complaince shop charge Nissan?

I think it's more a "known issues that Nissan will fix free should they pop up"

I think recall is more, "bring your car in needs to be fixed"

To me anyway :-)

Some people won't have the issue pop up at all, while others can have the same prob come back.

NISMO Grand Master

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God bless google!

Here is some info from the linked site. Will read the doc over Xmas and take it from there.

Looks promising, however my RAWS is in QLD and I'm in NSW. But must read more first!

http://dynamic.dotars.gov.au/recalls/CodeO...03/contents.htm

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTION

Individual RAWs are responsible for the investigation and rectification of safety related defects, in accordance with the provisions of this Recall Code.

(Note: The Department of Transport and Regional Services is prepared to offer advice to suppliers on the investigation and rectification of safety related defects, however it bears no responsibility for performing these actions on affected products).

A RAW is responsible for the rectification of any safety related defect in a vehicle supplied to the market by the RAW. This applies whether the defect is detected before or after supplying the vehicle to the market or fitting a Used Import Plate.

A RAW is also responsible for investigating safety related complaints regarding any vehicle that the RAW has supplied - whether the complaint relates to work carried out by the RAW or the original vehicle manufacturer. Any recall campaign of the vehicle model that is conducted in an overseas market should be subject to Safety Investigation by the RAW.

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NISMO Grand Master

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Not much to update, but found the TSB for the clicking rear wheels..

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/TSB_04-065_..._From_Rear_Axle

I am going to attempt to do the work myself, as it doesn't really look like brain surgery. I have the workshop manuals on my PC at home, so will contact Nissan for prices on parts and take it from there. Hopefully should get to it the comming weeks.

I kind of logically conlcuded that Saftey Recalls and TSB's are in my mind two different things, and I think trying to get Nissan Australia to honour a TSB for a car they never brought in would be impossible at best, and trying to get the compliance place to do it would be even less of a chance than Nissan.

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Not much to update, but found the TSB for the clicking rear wheels..

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/TSB_04-065_..._From_Rear_Axle

I am going to attempt to do the work myself, as it doesn't really look like brain surgery. I have the workshop manuals on my PC at home, so will contact Nissan for prices on parts and take it from there. Hopefully should get to it the comming weeks.

I kind of logically conlcuded that Saftey Recalls and TSB's are in my mind two different things, and I think trying to get Nissan Australia to honour a TSB for a car they never brought in would be impossible at best, and trying to get the compliance place to do it would be even less of a chance than Nissan.

Any Updates on the clicking issue? I think I have the same problem on the rear driver side.

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I'm not too sure if this has been covered before and I didn't follow the 350Z link yet, but this sounds like an issue I had with my '05 V35. I found this link on the G35Driver website.

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownership/Bulletins/2005/ITB05-002.htm

I never got around to getting this looked at before it was written off. But I hope it helps you in the sense that if you take it to a mechanic, you know what work needs to be done on it or if you decide to do it yourself.

Good luck,

Andrew.

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