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Vibration & Possible Judder Concern on Turns Under Acceleration – 2019-2022 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238440 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-136-22R Summary This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.   NUMBER: 16-136-22R DATE: 01/20/22 REVISED: 06/13/23 APPLICABILITY: 2019-22MY Ascent 2020-22MY Legacy & Outback 2.4L Turbo SUBJECT: Vibration & Possible Judder Concern on Turns Under Acceleration   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more

Squeaking Sound Occurs When Turning Steering Wheel – 2013-2022 Subaru BRZ

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NHTSA ID Number: 10222344 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-28-22R Summary This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of a squeaking-type sound occurring when turning the steering wheel.   NUMBER: 04-28-22R DATE: 05/03/22 REVISED: 09/13/22 APPLICABILITY: 2013-23MY BRZ SUBJECT: Squeaking Sound Occurs When Turning Steering Wheel   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address … Read more

Metallic Rattle Sound While Operating Horn – 2022 Subaru WRX

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2022 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10215428 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-208-22 Summary This Service Information Bulletin announces the work procedure for the passenger side horn.   NUMBER: 07-208-22 DATE: 06/27/22   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces the work procedure for the passenger side horn. A customer may experience a “metallic rattle” sound when operating the horn. This may be … Read more

Squeak Sound During Front Window Operation / Design Change to Running Channel Seal – 2019-2021 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10208699 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-233-22 Summary This bulletin announces the design change to the front window channel running channel seals.   NUMBER: 12-233-22 DATE:  02/11/2022 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the design change to the front window channel running channel seals. A new surface material has been introduced to reduce any friction with the window … Read more

Refinishing and Collision Repair Precautions – 2015-2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10188172 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-310-21 Summary This bulletin provides important guidelines for collision repair facilities to follow when repairing and refinishing Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles.   NUMBER:  12-310-21 DATE:  02/11/21 APPLICABILITY: 2019-21MY Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid 2015-16MY Crosstrek Hybrid SUBJECT: Refinishing and Collision Repair Precautions   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin provides important guidelines for collision … Read more