Nissan P3141
Board Charger) have been amended. When diagnosing or repairing P3141, please use only the SERVICE PROCEDURE (page 2) from this bulletin unless otherwise directed by this bulletin
Quick answer
For certain 2011–2012 Nissan LEAF vehicles in the US, Nissan bulletin NTB14-102 amends the diagnostic/repair procedure for DTC P3141, identified in the supplied evidence as On-Board Charger related. Use the bulletin’s Service Procedure rather than relying on the Electronic Service Manual procedure unless the bulletin directs otherwise.
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1. What does P3141 mean?
For certain 2011–2012 Nissan LEAF vehicles in the US, Nissan bulletin NTB14-102 amends the diagnostic/repair procedure for DTC P3141, identified in the supplied evidence as On-Board Charger related. Use the bulletin’s Service Procedure rather than relying on the Electronic Service Manual procedure unless the bulletin directs otherwise.
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence states that Nissan amended Electronic Service Manual repair procedures for DTC P3141 (On-Board Charger). The supplied official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communication instructs technicians diagnosing or repairing this code to use only the Service Procedure on page 2 of Nissan bulletin NTB14-102, unless otherwise directed by that bulletin.
3. What system is affected?
On-Board Charger, as identified by the supplied manufacturer communication.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied bulletin evidence establishes an amended service procedure, but does not provide a verified component-level cause in the supplied record.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by a Nissan-qualified EV technician using Nissan bulletin NTB14-102.
- Do not attempt high-voltage or on-board-charger repairs yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the stored diagnostic trouble code is P3141.
- For applicable vehicles, follow only the Service Procedure on page 2 of Nissan bulletin NTB14-102 unless the bulletin states otherwise.
- Further diagnostic steps are not established by the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Nissan dealer or qualified EV service provider. Provide DTC P3141 and ask that Nissan bulletin NTB14-102 be consulted for the applicable Service Procedure.
12. What the service center may check
- Verify whether the vehicle is a US-market 2011–2012 Nissan LEAF.
- Confirm DTC P3141 is present.
- Use Nissan bulletin NTB14-102 Service Procedure (page 2) as instructed by the manufacturer communication.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The verified evidence does not establish a specific repair outcome or replacement part. It establishes that the amended bulletin Service Procedure must be used for diagnosis or repair of P3141.
14. Affected vehicles
- Nissan Leaf · 2011–2012 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Nissan NTB14-102; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10192466; published November 11, 2014. The communication states that Electronic Service Manual procedures for P3141 (On-Board Charger) were amended and directs use of the bulletin’s Service Procedure on page 2 unless otherwise directed.
16. Recall information
- No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10192466, Nissan bulletin NTB14-102: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2015-2019.zip#nhtsa_id=10192466
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10192466: NTB14102 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P3141 mean on the applicable Nissan LEAF?
The supplied official Nissan communication identifies P3141 as related to the On-Board Charger and states that its Electronic Service Manual repair procedures were amended.
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?
The supplied applicability evidence identifies US-market 2011–2012 Nissan LEAF vehicles.
Can I drive or charge with P3141?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
What procedure should a technician use?
The official communication directs technicians to use only the Service Procedure on page 2 of Nissan bulletin NTB14-102, unless otherwise directed by that bulletin.