Hood Panel Vibration – 2019-2023 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10235282 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-281-20R Summary This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a small number of customer concerns of the hood panel surface vibrating while driving.   NUMBER: 12-281-20 DATE: 02/19/20 REVISED: 04/05/23 APPLICABILITY: 2019-23MY Ascent SUBJECT: Hood Panel Vibration   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a … Read more

HVAC Blower Fan Inoperative – 2012-2018 Subaru

2018 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10169881 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-96-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totally inoperative. If this issue occurs on models with Manual A/C, … Read more

Leather Front Seat Cushion Covers- Loose Fit – 2015-2019 Subaru WRX

2019 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10169868 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12/275/19 Summary This bulletin announces a change made to the leather front seat cushion covers to address isolated concerns of a sagging/loose fitting condition after an occupant leaves the seat as shown in the example photos below. A pattern revision was made to increase tension of the cover material and … Read more

Squeak / Creaking Sound from Rear Suspension – 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10205912 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-72-19R Summary This bulletin addresses isolated concerns of a squeaking / creaking -type sound from the rear suspension.         INTRODUCTION: This bulletin addresses isolated concerns of a squeaking / creaking -type sound from the rear suspension.  The condition is caused by a burr on the end of … Read more

Combination Meter Visor- Light Leaking – 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10171088 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-278-20 Summary “This bulletin provides a procedure to address a limited number of customer concerns regarding light seen “leaking” past the combination meter visor. A small gap can develop between the instrument panel (IP) and the combination meter visor as a result of slight dimensional differences in these parts. When … Read more