Battery Sensor Removal and Installation Precautions – 2015-2020 Subaru

2020 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10173114 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-171-20 Summary This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from improper removal and/or installation practices.   23 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2017-2020 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018-2020 SUBARU FORESTER 2017-2018 SUBARU IMPREZA 2017-2020 SUBARU LEGACY 2015-2019 SUBARU OUTBACK 2015-2019       … Read more

Headlight Anti-Fog Enhancements for High Heat and Humidity – 2017-2018 Subaru BRZ

2018 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10173129 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-172-20 Summary This bulletin announces availability of new headlamp assemblies which include the following enhancements: (1) Additional ventilation added for optimized temperature control inside the headlamp housing. (2) The added temperature control enhances performance of the anti-fogging coating on the inside of the headlamp lens, improving its resistance to prolonged … Read more

Hub Remover / Special Tool – J-53014 – 2012-2018 Subaru

2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10173125 Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-24-20 Summary This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.   15 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2013-2017 SUBARU FORESTER 2014-2018 SUBARU IMPREZA 2012-2016       NUMBER: 14-24-20 DATE: 03/19/20 APPLICABILITY: 2012MY-2016MY IMPREZA 2013MY-2017MY CROSSTREK 2014MY-2018MY FORESTER SUBJECT: Hub Remover … Read more

Tail Lamp (Rear Combination Lamp) Assembly Procedure Change – 2014-2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (HEV)

2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

NHTSA ID Number: 10153622 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-144-18 Summary This bulletin announces a change made to the assembly process of the rear combination lamps to enhance the seal between the lens and body. This change optimizes the lamp’s water resistance by using advanced lens sealing and plastic welding processes during assembly. (Crosstrek Hybrid)   3 Affected Products … Read more

Leather Front Seat Covers- Design Change – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10165553 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-273-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of redesigned leather seat cushion trim covers to address isolated customer concerns of wrinkles appearing during early stages of vehicle use as shown in the example photo below. The new covers utilize materials with higher durability and resistance to wrinkling.   2 Affected Products … Read more