Squeaking Sound from Front Seat Buckle – 2012-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10213193 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R Summary This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.     INTRODUCTION:  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front … Read more

Staining on Finish of Rear Gate Panel – 2019-2020 Subaru Forester

2020 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10176023 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-291-20 Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber protector located between the top edge of the rear gate garnish and the glass. The change was made in reponse to a number of concerns regarding vertical brownish-colored stains appearing on the rear gate panel below the garnish … Read more

Rattling Sound from Sunroof Deflector – 2019-2020 Subaru Forester

2020 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10173184 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-258-20 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a rattling sound caused by the sunroof deflector contacting the sunroof rail assembly. This sound may be heard while closing an outside door when all the windows are closed.   2 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU FORESTER 2019-2020   … Read more

Interior Door Handles- Chrome Finish Peeling – 2015-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10173180 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-284-20 Summary This bulletin announces availability of new interior door handles which will address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.   14 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2015-2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2015-2017 SUBARU FORESTER 2016-2017 SUBARU IMPREZA 2015-2017 SUBARU WRX 2015-2017       NUMBER: 12-284-20 DATE: … Read more

Outer Door Handles- Chrome Finish Peeling – 2018-2020 Subaru Crosstrek & 2019-2020 Forester

2020 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10173109 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-279-20R Summary This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.   11 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU ASCENT 2019-2020 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018-2020 SUBARU FORESTER 2019-2020 SUBARU IMPREZA 2017-2020       NUMBER: 12-279-20R DATE: 01/17/20 REVISED: 03/04/20 APPLICABILITY: … Read more