Hood Release Cable -Design Change – 2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10166886

Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-262-19

Summary

This bulletin announces availability of a new hood lock release cable to address concerns of the front hood lock not releasing when the release lever is pulled. The new inner cable diameter has been increased and the shape of the cable end has been changed to improve engagement between the release cable end and the lock release mechanism. Latching of the hood is not affected by this change.

 

1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
SUBARU	FORESTER	2019

 

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INTRODUCTION:

This bulletin announces availability of a new hood lock release cable to address concerns of the front hood lock not releasing when the release lever is pulled.  The new inner cable diameter has been increased and the shape of the cable end has been changed to improve engagement between the release cable end and the lock release mechanism.  Latching of the hood is not affected by this change.

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

This bulletin will be updated with the production change information when it becomes available.

 

PART INFORMATION:

REMINDER:  Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.

The part number for the new style CABLE-FRONT HOOD is 57330SJ011.

• Comparison Illustrations between the New and Old-Style cables:

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

REMINDER:  Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

The service procedure replacing the hood release cable is basically unchanged although an additional inspection and steps have been added when installing the New Style part.  Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed.  The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time and every time.  This includes but is not limited to: important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.

 

Step 1)  Release the hood lock and remove the Bracket- Grill Lower (9 clips) and the hood lock (latch) assembly following the procedures in the applicable Service Manual.

 

Step 2)  Inspect the hood lock closely for the rubber buffer shown in the photos below.  Fig. 1 shows a buffer with a long projection while the buffer’s projection shown in Fig. 2 is very short.

 

Step 3)

• If inspection reveals a hood lock with a “long” projection buffer as shown in Fig. 1 above, 4mm from the end of the projection must be trimmed off using a small wire cutter or equivalent. Use the illustration below as a guideline.
• If the buffer has a short projection as shown in Fig. 2 above, proceed to Step 4.

 

Step 4)  Install the new hood cable assembly following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual.

 

Step 5)  Reinstall all removed components in reverse order of removal.  Confirm proper operation of the hood lock and release cable mechanism to complete the procedure.

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NUMBER: 12-262-19
DATE: 10/02/19

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10166886

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10166886-0001.pdf

 

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