Outer Door Weatherstrip Fitment – 2019-2023 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10237274

Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-230-21R

Summary

This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear doors.

 


NUMBER: 12-230-21R
DATE: 11/03/21
REVISED: 05/12/23

APPLICABILITY:2019-23MY Forester
SUBJECT:Outer Door Weatherstrip Fitment

 

INTRODUCTION:

This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear doors.  This  change was incorporated to enhance the fit and appearance of the weatherstrip between the outer door panels and window glass.  If a customer reports any of these experiences with the outer door weatherstrips, replace the affected part(s).

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

The new outer weatherstrips have been incorporated into the production starting with VIN PH449418.

 

PART INFORMATION:

Part DescriptionColorPart Number
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,OUT RHBlack61280SJ000
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,OUT LHBlack61280SJ010
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,OUT RHChrome61280SJ020
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,OUT LHChrome61280SJ030
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,REAR OUTER RIGHTBlack62280SJ000
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,REAR OUTER LEFTBlack62280SJ010
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,REAR OUTER RIGHTChrome62280SJ020
WEATHER STRIP-DOOR,REAR OUTER LEFTChrome62280SJ030

 

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.

Identification:

There has been no change to the part number for this design change.  The new part is identified by the production date code located on the packaging label.  Replacement parts produced during July of 2021 and later incorporate the design change.

 

Reading the Production Date Code:

  • The 1st and 2nd digits of the date code show the production year. The EXAMPLE below shows 2021 (21.).
  • The 3rd and 4th digits of the date code show the production month. The EXAMPLE below shows August (8).

 

Repair Procedure:

The service procedures for the outer door weatherstrips 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 the applicable SubarueBay Service Manual: Body & Electrical/WIRING SYSTEM > EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Door Sash (Tape/Molding)

 


5 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
SUBARUeBayFORESTER2019-2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 12-230-21R
DATE: 11/03/21
REVISED: 05/12/23

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