NHTSA ID Number: 10234907
Manufacturer Communication Number: 108014
Summary
Whistling Sound from Side Dash Vents
NUMBER: 10-80-14
DATE: 09/02/14
| APPLICABILITY: | 2015 Legacy and Outback Models |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT: | Whistling Sound from Side Dash Vents |
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a customer concern of a whistling sound coming from the side dash vents when their air flow is adjusted to almost the fully closed position.
PART INFORMATION
An 8โ X 11โ sheet of the self-adhesive non-woven tape material is available through normal parts channels by ordering p.n. SOA963W110.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
A countermeasure to address this condition is scheduled to be implemented into production during September, 2014.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
- Once the condition has been confirmed, remove the affected side dash vent assembly(s) following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual.
- After making sure affected area of the vent assembly is free of grease and dirt, affix a piece of .5mm thick, self-adhesive non-woven tape, 95mm long by 12mm wide to the inside / top of the vent housing in the area where the vent flap would seal against if fully closed as shown in the illustrations below.
- Reinstall the dash vent assembly(s) in the reverse order of removal.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 10-80-14
DATE: 09/02/14
MC-10234907-9999.pdf 419.824KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10068351
Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-80-14
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
NUMBER: 10-80-14
DATE: 09/02/14
SB-10068351-0699.pdf 419.824KB
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Bulletin Number: 10-80-14; Date: 09/02/14 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a customer concern of a whistling sound coming from the side dash vents when their air flow is adjusted to almost the fully closed position. PART INFORMATION An 8โ X 11โ sheet of the self-adhesive non-woven tape material is available through normal parts channels by ordering p.n. SOA963W110. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION A countermeasure to address this condition is scheduled to be implemented into production during September, 2014. SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION โข Once the condition has been confirmed, remove the affected side dash vent assembly(s) following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual. โข After making sure affected area of the vent assembly is free of grease and dirt, affix a piece of .5mm thick, self-adhesive non-woven tape, 95mm long by 12mm wide to the inside / top of the vent housing in the area where the vent flap would seal against if fully closed as shown in the illustrations below. NUMBER: 10-80-14 DATE: 09/02/14 APPLICABILITY: 2015 Legacy and Outback Models SUBJECT: Whistling Sound from Side Dash Vents SERVICE BULLETIN Continued… ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. ยฉ2014 Subaru
of America, Inc. All rights reserved. CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS ISO 14001 COMPLIANT ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Side dash vent shown in almost fully closed position Bulletin Number: 10-80-14; Date: 09/02/14 Page 2 โข Reinstall the dash vent assembly(s) in the reverse order of removal. WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR OPERATION # FAIL CODE LABOR TIME Dash Vent Grille Modification, One or Both Sides A726-213 YBD-48 0.3 NOTE: Up to $3.00 can be claimed in Sublet to cover the cost of the non-woven tape material. Add the non-woven tape where indicated
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