Front Seat Ventilation Blower Motors – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10164278 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-94-19 Summary This bulletin announces a change made to blower unit assemblies used for front seat cushion and backrest ventilation. The change was made in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding vibration and excessive airflow-type sound levels.   2 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU ASCENTRead more

2020 Audio/Navigation & Power Amplifier Exchange Component Identification and Procedures – Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10207167 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-249-19R Summary This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.     SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 15-249-19R DATE: 09/18/19 REVISED: 07/13/20   INTRODUCTION This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of … Read more

Required Supplemental Procedure when Installing a NEW (NOT Exchange) Harman Gen. 3.0, 3.1 or 3.1 Alpha Head Unit – All Models Equipped with Harman Audio / Navigation Head Units – Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10165508 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-248-19 Summary When a NEW (NOT exchange) Harman Gen 3.0, 3.1 or 3.1 Alpha head unit (H/U) ordered through a Subaru RDC / PDC (warehouse) is installed, the serial number of that unit is not to linked a specific VIN. As a result, the customer will not be able to … Read more

Turbocharger Stay Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence – 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10165544 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-183-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin clarifies a bolt tightening sequence procedure for the three (3) turbocharger stay bracket mounting bolts.  Torsional stress may remain in the stay bracket if the tightening sequence is not followed.  The applicable Service Manual will be updated with this information soon.   1 Affected … Read more

Heater Control Assembly- Design Change – 2019 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10165547 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-95-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of new heater control panels assemblies with revised operating logic.  Previously, when A/C cut-off control was activated (e.g. under full acceleration), the air inlet mode would be switched from inside (recirculation) to “fresh” and allow outside (fresh) air to enter the cabin.  This is … Read more