Headlight Anti-Fog Enhancements for High Heat and Humidity – 2017-2018 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10173129

Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-172-20

Summary

This bulletin announces availability of new headlamp assemblies which include the following enhancements: (1) Additional ventilation added for optimized temperature control inside the headlamp housing. (2) The added temperature control enhances performance of the anti-fogging coating on the inside of the headlamp lens, improving its resistance to prolonged high temperature / humidity conditions.

 

2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
SUBARU	BRZ	2017-2018

 

 

 

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NUMBER: 07-172-20
DATE: 03/20/20

APPLICABILITY:	2017-18MY BRZ
SUBJECT:	Headlight Anti-Fog Enhancements for High Heat and Humidity

 

INTRODUCTION: 

This bulletin announces availability of new headlamp assemblies which include the following enhancements:

• Additional ventilation added for optimized temperature control inside the headlamp housing.
• The added temperature control enhances performance of the anti-fogging coating on the inside of the headlamp lens, improving its resistance to prolonged high temperature / humidity conditions.
• The material used for the ventilation opening caps (sponges) has been changed.
• The end rubber portions have been changed to enhance their appearance and fit between the headlamp and bumper cover.
• The end rubbers have also been made available t order as separate components.

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

The new head lamp assemblies were incorporated into production starting with VIN J9602352.

 

PART INFORMATION:

Description	Part Number	Application
LENS & BODY-HEAD LAMP	84913CA402	RIGHT SIDE
	84913CA412	LEFT SIDE
LAMP ASSEMBLY-HEAD	84002CA382	RIGHT SIDE
	84002CA392	LEFT SIDE
END RUBBER-HEAD LAMP	84942CA020	RIGHT SIDE
	84942CA030	LEFT SIDE

 

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 head lamp replacement 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.

 

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru Added Security Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:

Labor Description	Labor Operation #	Labor Time	Fail Code
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY R&R- ONE SIDE	A916-143	0.6	XFU-78
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY R&R- BOTH SIDES	A916-144	0.7

 

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.

 

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NUMBER: 07-172-20
DATE: 03/20/20

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10173129

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10173129-0001.pdf

 

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