Rear Stabilizer Bar / Design Change – 2008-2021 Subaru

NHTSA ID Number: 10208663

Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-85-22

Summary

This bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.

 


INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information Bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.  The paint thickness on the new stabilizer bars has been reduced to facilitate a more precise fit with the stabilizer bar links.  The new stabilizer bars are interchangeable with the original parts and the links are reusable when bar replacement is needed.

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

The rear stabilizer bar design change has been incorporated into vehicle production as per the table below.

Applicable Vehicle Starting VIN
WRX/STI M8804264

 

PART INFORMATION:

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

Part Description Old Part # New Part # Diameter
STABILIZER-REAR 20451FG010 20451FG011 18mm
STABILIZER-REAR 20451FG020 20451FG021 19mm

 

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE:

NOTE: The paint color on the actual part (BLACK) is different from the image above.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

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

The service procedures for the rear stabilizer bar 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, 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.

Refer to STIS: Suspension > REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Stabilizer

NOTE: The Service Manual uses a black star (★) in the component breakdown illustration to indicate one-time use parts.

 


17 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2014-2016
SUBARU IMPREZA 2008-2014
SUBARU WRX STI 2008-2014

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 06-85-22
DATE: 02/23/22

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10208663

MC-10208663-0001.pdf 1178.275KB

MC-10208663-0001

 


 

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