Nissan P0442
2011. MODEL NOT LISTED. *PE
Quick answer
For a 2011 Nissan Leaf (US), P0442 is listed in verified NHTSA communication NTB-09-020-F as an EVAP-leak DTC. The communication states that a loose fuel fill cap can cause P0442, P0455, and P0456 on some 2007–2011 Nissan vehicles, but the specific model applicability is not listed in the supplied bulletin summary.
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1. What does P0442 mean?
For a 2011 Nissan Leaf (US), P0442 is listed in verified NHTSA communication NTB-09-020-F as an EVAP-leak DTC. The communication states that a loose fuel fill cap can cause P0442, P0455, and P0456 on some 2007–2011 Nissan vehicles, but the specific model applicability is not listed in the supplied bulletin summary.
2. Technical explanation
The supplied diagnostic record identifies P0442 for Nissan and has a canonical text of “2011. MODEL NOT LISTED. *PE.” The verified NHTSA manufacturer communication summary says that a loose fuel fill cap is the cause of EVAP leak DTCs P0442, P0455, and P0456 stored on some Nissan vehicles from model years 2007–2011. The evidence supplied does not establish a more specific technical definition, testing procedure, or component-level failure for the 2011 Leaf.
3. What system is affected?
EVAP system, based on the verified NHTSA communication summary.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- A loose fuel fill cap is identified by NHTSA communication NTB-09-020-F as a cause of EVAP leak DTCs including P0442 on some 2007–2011 Nissan vehicles.
- Any additional causes are not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P0442.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to charge with P0442.
9. What you can safely do
- Do not perform high-voltage system repairs based on this code.
- Have a qualified Nissan service provider assess the DTC and confirm whether NTB-09-020-F applies to the vehicle.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the stored DTC using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
- A qualified service provider can determine whether the fuel-fill-cap guidance in NTB-09-020-F applies.
- Further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service need is unknown in the supplied diagnostic record. Contact a Nissan service provider for diagnosis, particularly because the supplied bulletin summary does not list the specific model.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm P0442 is present.
- Review NHTSA manufacturer communication NTB-09-020-F and verify vehicle applicability.
- Assess whether a loose fuel fill cap is relevant, consistent with the bulletin summary.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- If applicable, address the loose fuel fill cap condition described in NTB-09-020-F.
- Any other repair resolution is not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Nissan Leaf · 2011 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053956: NTB-09-020-F, published 2013-11-15. It states that a loose fuel fill cap is the cause of EVAP leak DTCs P0442, P0455, and P0456 stored on some 2007–2011 Nissan vehicles. The supplied summary states “MODEL NOT LISTED.”
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053956, Nissan NTB-09-020-F: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2010-2014.zip#nhtsa_id=10053956
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0442 mean for a 2011 Nissan Leaf?
The supplied record associates P0442 with a 2011 Nissan Leaf in the US. Verified NHTSA bulletin evidence describes P0442 as one of several EVAP leak DTCs, but does not provide a more specific Leaf-specific definition.
Can a loose fuel fill cap cause P0442?
Yes, according to the supplied summary of Nissan bulletin NTB-09-020-F, a loose fuel fill cap can cause P0442, P0455, and P0456 on some 2007–2011 Nissan vehicles. The supplied summary does not list the specific model.
Is it safe to drive or charge with P0442?
Not yet established by verified evidence.