Month: April 2020

Rear Coil Spring Part Information – 2014-2016 Subaru Forester

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2016 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10171098 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-73-20 Summary This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the rear suspension coil springs used on the models listed.   3 Affected Products Vehicle SUBARUeBay FORESTER 2014-2016   NUMBER: 05-73-20 DATE: 01/30/20 APPLICABILITY: 2014-16MY Forester SUBJECT: Rear Coil Spring Part Information   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin … Read more

PCV Vacuum Hose Assembly- Design Change – 2016-2020 Subaru

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2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10171099 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-195-20 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new vacuum hose assembly for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system incorporating improved sealing to prevent potential oil seepage.   8 Affected Products Vehicles SUBARUeBay ASCENT 2019-2020 SUBARUeBay FORESTER 2016-2018 SUBARUeBay WRXeBay 2017-2019   NUMBER: 11-195-20 DATE: 01/30/20 APPLICABILITY: 2016-18MY Forester 2.0L … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Hard Starting in Sub-Freezing Temperatures, DTC P0400 and Surging in High Altitudes – 2015-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10188216 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-200-20R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).     NUMBER: 11-200-20R DATE: 02/13/20 REVISED: 02/03/21 APPLICABILITY: 2015-20MY Legacy and Outback 2017-20MY Impreza 2018-20MY Crosstrek 2019-20MY Crosstrek Hybrid (PHEV) 2019-20MY Forester SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Hard Starting in Sub-Freezing Temperatures, … Read more

New Shift Fork and Sleeve Availability for Split-Case 6MT Models – 2014-2020 Subaru

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2020 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10171926 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-83-20R Summary This bulletin announces availability of new shift forks and the corresponding sleeve and hub assembly to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling / vibration -type sound from the shift knob. The sound is primarily reported while driving in 4th gear between 1900 and 2500 rpm.   14 … Read more

Hood Panel Vibration – 2019-2023 Subaru Ascent

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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