NHTSA ID Number: 10155225
Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-178-18R
Summary
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
55 Affected Products
Vehicles
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2019 |
| SUBARU | BRZ | 2013-2019 |
| SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 2013-2019 |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2011-2019 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2012-2019 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2013-2019 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2013-2019 |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2015-2018 |
| SUBARU | WRX STI | 2015-2019 |
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new timing hole plug was incorporated into production as per the table below:
| Model | Starting VIN |
| Legacy | K3017147 |
| Outback | K3263938 |
| Impreza 4-Door | K3608511 |
| Impreza 5-Door | K3718682 |
| Crosstrek | K3718682 |
| Forester | JH588112 |
| WRX | J9833467 |
| Ascent | K3438512 |
| BRZ | J8602701 |
PART INFORMATION:
The part number for the new timing plug is 11413AA120. Comparison images for both the new and old-style plugs are provided below.
SEOCONTENT-START
APPLICABILITY: 2013-19MY Legacy and Outback
2012-19MY Impreza
2013-19MY Crosstrek
2011-19MY Forester
2015-18MY WRX and WRX STI
2019MY Ascent
2013-19MY BRZ
SUBJECT: Timing Hole Plug- Design Change
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
• Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
• Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
NUMBER: 02-178-18R
DATE: 08/29/18
REVISED: 02/22/19
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