NHTSA ID Number: 10233140
Manufacturer Communication Number: Wheels
Summary
Repairing Steel or Aluminum Road Wheels
NUMBER: 05-54-13
DATE: 04/18/13
| APPLICABILITY: | All Subaru Vehicles |
| SUBJECT: | Repairing Steel or Aluminum Road Wheels |
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin provides the Subaru of America, Inc. position on the use of “reconditioned” or the practice of repairing damaged steel or aluminum road wheels.
Subaru of America, Inc. does not approve of repairs to or the use of “reconditioned” steel or aluminum road wheels.
Any repairs involving (but not limited to) welding, bending, heating, straightening, hammering, re-machining, re-forming, plating, re-plating or adding material can compromise the structural integrity and the overall safety aspect of a road wheel.
In addition, Subaru of America, Inc. does not recommend the refinishing of steel or aluminum road wheels or provide any warranty coverage for wheel finish repairs.
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Vehicle
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 05-54-13
DATE: 04/18/13
MC-10233140-9999.pdf 385.068KB
- We offer a remanufactured OEM 16x6.5" black steel wheel for the 2017-2023 Subaru Impreza.
- Most cost-effective solution compared to competitors' and manufacturer's prices
- Trustworthy quality that will give the customer 100% satisfaction
- This purchase DOES NOT include Tire, TPMS sensors, lug nuts, valve stems, or wheel covers.
- Direct Fit Replacement Wheel - All Factory Specs: Size - 17x7", Bolt pattern - 5x3.94in / 5x100mm, Offset - 47mm, Hub bore - 56.1mm. Factory matching Silver Painted with Clearcoat finish. Suitable for the following tire sizes: 225/60-17.
- Vehicle Specific - Fits Subaru Forester, 2014-2016 model years. Not a generic aftermarket wheel for multiple models.
- Quality Guaranteed - 30 Day free returns. Guaranteed to balance. 1 Year limited finish warranty. Our wheels are made to the highest industry standards. Strength tested here in the United States by an independent company.
- What's Included - Price is for one wheel only. Center cap, lugs, and tire pressure sensor are not included. If you are replacing a damaged wheel, your original center cap, lugs, and tire pressure sensor will work on our wheel.
- Direct Fit Replacement Wheel - All Factory Specs: Size - 17x7", Bolt pattern - 5x4.5in / 5x114.3mm, Offset - 48mm, Hub bore - 56.1mm. Factory matching Machined and Dark Gray Painted with Clearcoat finish. Suitable for the following tire sizes: 225/60-17.
- Vehicle Specific - Fits Subaru Forester, 2019-2023 model years. Not a generic aftermarket wheel for multiple models.
- Quality Guaranteed - 30 Day free returns. Guaranteed to balance. 1 Year limited finish warranty. Our wheels are made to the highest industry standards. Strength tested here in the United States by an independent company.
- What's Included - Price is for one wheel only. Center cap, lugs, and tire pressure sensor are not included. If you are replacing a damaged wheel, your original center cap, lugs, and tire pressure sensor will work on our wheel.
- This is a 18" Newly Reconditioned OEM Wheel for a 2015-2018 Subaru Legacy Outback.
- The Auto Rim Shop is the nation's leader for best-in-class rims and wheels. We provide several replica and OEM rim styles including Acura, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Ford, Lexus, BMW, and Nissan wheels.
- Outside of our core OEM and replica offerings we also provide several other quality wheel styles.
- JWL, VIA, ISO9001, QS9000, and TS16949 Certified.
- Direct Fit Replacement Wheel - All Factory Specs: Size - 17x7", Bolt pattern - 5x3.94in / 5x100mm, Offset - 55mm, Hub bore - 56.1mm. Factory matching Machined and Charcoal Painted with Clearcoat finish. Suitable for the following tire sizes: 205/50-17.
- Vehicle Specific - Fits Subaru Impreza, 2017-2019 model years. Not a generic aftermarket wheel for multiple models.
- Quality Guaranteed - 30 Day free returns. Guaranteed to balance. 1 Year limited finish warranty. Our wheels are made to the highest industry standards. Strength tested here in the United States by an independent company.
- What's Included - Price is for one wheel only. Center cap, lugs, and tire pressure sensor are not included. If you are replacing a damaged wheel, your original center cap, lugs, and tire pressure sensor will work on our wheel.
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Bulletin Number: 05-54-13; Date: 04/18/13 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Bulletin provides the Subaru of America, Inc. position on the use of “reconditioned” or the practice of repairing damaged steel or aluminum road wheels. Subaru of America, Inc. does not approve of repairs to or the use of “reconditioned” steel or aluminum road wheels. Any repairs involving (but not limited to) welding, bending, heating, straightening, hammering, re-machining, re-forming, plating, re-plating or adding material can compromise the structural integrity and the overall safety aspect of a road wheel. In addition, Subaru of America, Inc. does not recommend the refinishing of steel or aluminum road wheels or provide any warranty coverage for wheel finish repairs. NUMBER: 05-54-13 DATE: 04/18/13 APPLICABILITY: All Subaru Vehicles SUBJECT: Repairing Steel or Aluminum Road Wheels SERVICE BULLETIN 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. 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” 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.
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