Body Plugs for Tie-Down Access – 2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10153626 Manufacturer Communication Number: 01-178-18 Summary This Service Information bulletin announces a procedure change regarding installation of the body plugs used to close the tie-down chain access holes in the vehicle underbody. Previously, these body plugs were placed in the glove box during vehicle assembly and installed by Retailers as part of the Pre-Delivery … Read more

CVT Warranty Extension – 2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10150931 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-117-18 Summary In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) … Read more

Gap Between Top of Glove Box and Instrument Panel – 2012-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10150932 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-251-18 Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There is a latch to … Read more

DTC U0284, Additional Diagnostics Added – 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10150933 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-140-18 Summary This bulletin announces an additional troubleshooting step to follow when diagnosing a DTC U0284: “LOST COMMUNICATIONWITH ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER MODULE “A”. Water intrusion into the harness wiring leading to connector B63 for the Active Grille Shutter (AGS) may lead to corrosion of the harness wiring and/or connector terminals … Read more

Cylinder Head Bolt Torqueing Sequence – 2015-2018 Subaru STI

2018 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10150935 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-179-18 Summary This Service Information Bulletin announces a change to the procedure and sequence used for torqueing the cylinder head bolts on the EJ25 turbocharged engine used in the 2015-2018MY STI.   NUMBER: 02-179-18 DATE: 10/12/18 APPLICABILITY 2015-2018MY STI SUBJECT: Cylinder Head Bolt Torqueing Sequence- UPDATED   INTRODUCTION: This Service … Read more