Hesitation on Acceleration- ECM Reprogramming File Availability – 2014-2018 Subaru Forester Turbo

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2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10153624 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-187-18 Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) operation.   5 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU FORESTER 2014-2018   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin … Read more

DTC P1518, TCM Reprogramming File Availability – 2019 Subaru Forester

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2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10153625 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-118-18 Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) for detection of DTC P1518: STARTER SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW. After using the Remote Engine Starter (RES) to start an applicable vehicle equipped with the Auto Start-Stop System, the TCMeBay may mistakenly detect DTC P1518 when … Read more

Body Plugs for Tie-Down Access – 2019 Subaru

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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

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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