Design Change to Rear Seat Backrest Striker – 2015 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 12-193-15
DATE: 10/16/15

APPLICABILITY:2015MY Outback Models
SUBJECT:Design Change to Rear Seat Backrest Striker

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces a design change to the rear seat backrest striker assembly.  Prior to this change, if excessive force were to be applied to the reclining lever, the release cable could have become dislodged from the striker mechanism.

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

The new striker assemblies were incorporated into production starting with VIN F*304692.

 

PART INFORMATION

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
STRIKER B ADJ OBK RH64375AL02A
STRIKER B ADJ OBK LH64375AL03A

 

The photos below show the difference between the โ€œoldโ€ part and the โ€œnewโ€.  The new striker assembly incorporates an additional bolted-in retaining bracket to enhance retention of the cable.

striker assembly

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

NOTE:  If the cable becomes dislodged from the striker assembly, do not try to reconnect it.  Replace the striker assembly.

Follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual when replacing the striker assembly.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:  Whenever removing the rear seat cushion assembly, if any of the white plastic retaining hooks shown in the illustration to the right become dislodged from the body, they MUST be replaced to insure proper retention after reinstallation.

white plastic retaining hook

 

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION

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

LABOR DESCRIPTIONLABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
ONE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER R&RA923-511YGF-480.5
BOTH REAR SEAT BACK STRIKERS R&RA923-5140.9

 

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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