QMR of the Month Trip Special Edition TechTIPS – Subaru 2019

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NHTSA ID Number: 10163019 Manufacturer Communication Number: 2019-QMR-SE-Tech Summary The first annual National QMR of the Month Quarterly Award Trip to Indiana has concluded! SOA would like to thank winners William Ertl from Wilsonville Subaru, Jeremy Hughes from Subaru of Spokane, Daniel Anderson from Stohlman Subaru, and Corey Repoza from Herb Gordon Subaru for their winning QMRs … Read more

Harman Kardon Head Unit Reprogramming – 2017-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10198751 Manufacturer Communication Number: WUA-86R Summary In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.     NUMBER: WUA-86R DATE: 01/03/19 REVISED: 06/08/21   INTRODUCTION: In the interest of customer satisfaction, … Read more

Inspection and Repair Procedures for AVCS-Related DTCs – 2012-2019 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10163017 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-163-16R Summary This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.     INTRODUCTION:   This Service … Read more

Multi-Function Display (MFD) Customization Procedure – 2017-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10168562 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-243-19R Summary This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for customizing the maintenance period settings of the MFD. When accessing the Maintenance period information on the SSM4, the maintenance interval default values for mileage and number of months are different from those displayed on the MFD. This procedure describes how … Read more

“Tapping” -Type Sound Coming from Engine to CVT Connection – 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza & Crosstrek

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NHTSA ID Number: 10163521 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-121-19R Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a limited number of concerns involving a tapping-type sound originating from the area where the engine and CVT are joined. On affected vehicles, the sound can be heard easiest after the engine is fully warmed up.   6 Affected Products Vehicles … Read more