Nissan recalls Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (CBU), fix for problem with CVT Control Unit

Arif · 2020-08-07 07:00:00

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM), together with Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Centre (TCEAS) announced a voluntary product recall campaign for Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (C26) Completely Built-Up (CBU) variant to reprogram its Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Control Unit – which has been noted to be a common problem early model Nissan Serena.

All labour and replacement parts (if any) for this service campaign will be at no cost to owners. Fixing the problem will require a simple reprogramming, which will take approximately 45 minutes.

The specific models affected are:

Model: Nissan Serena S-Hybrid

Model Code: C26

Year manufactured: Sept 2012 – Nov 2013

Affected Units: 4,001 Units

Problem: CVT Control Unit

CKD versions of the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid are unaffected.

Customers of the affected Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (C26) CBU variant will be notified directly through TCEAS by letter, SMS or Whatsapp, and are advised to call the nearest TCEAS outlet for an appointment.

Arif Writer

Previously an engineer in an automotive manufacturing company and a highway concessionaire. A part-time research student on biofuels and diesel engines. Obsessed with vehicle electrification and the future of transportation.