NHTSA ID Number: 10169866
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-126-19
Summary
This bulletin announces a design change to the leather transmission selector lever grip. The change will address a small number of concerns regarding stickiness and / or roughness felt on a portion (Panel A shown in the illustration below) of the grip surface. The new part also enhances parts commonality among models.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
NUMBER: 16-126-19
DATE: 12/09/19
| APPLICABILITY: | 2018-19MY Crosstrek w/ CVT 2019MY Forester |
| SUBJECT: | Select Lever Grip- Design Change |
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces a design change to the leather transmission selector lever grip. The change will address a small number of concerns regarding stickiness and / or roughness felt on a portion (Panel A shown in the illustration below) of the grip surface. The new part also enhances parts commonality among models.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This bulletin will be revised with the starting VINs for this production change when they become available.
PART INFORMATION:
| Description | Part Number | Note |
| GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY | 35126FL002 | Models WITH Shift Boot |
| GRIP ASSEMBLY-SELECT LEVER | 35160FL012 | Models WITHOUT Shift Boot |
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for replacing the transmission selector lever components remain unchanged. 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 onetime-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:
| Labor Description | Labor Operation # | Labor Time | Fail Code |
| A/T Select Lever / Grip R&R | A338-101 | 0.2 | SDC-26 |
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: 16-126-19
DATE: 12/09/19
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- Feature: The center console panel cover improves your car's appearance and makes the car more fashionable, this is not a replacement part, just a cover on the original part
- Installation: Back with adhesive tapes, no damage to your car. Wipe clean original car gear shift panel before installation, and heat the tape a little for better adhesion
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