Design Changes to Rear Spoiler and Rear Gate – 2015-2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 12-196-15 DATE: 12/16/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Outback SUBJECT: Design Changes to Rear Spoiler and Rear Gate   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information bulletin provides design change information regarding the rear gate panel assembly, the rear spoiler assembly and their interchangeability.   PART INFORMATION: PART NAME NEW PART OLD PART NOTES SPOILER ASSY ROOF 96031AL01B## 96031AL01A## PANEL …

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Door Mirror Loose, Vibrating – 2012-2016 Subaru

2016 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10094342 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-195-15 Summary SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. IN ADDITION, A NEW RETAINING BOLT AND TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION ARE NOW USED TO SECURE …

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Eliminating Gap between Headlamp and Bumper Cover – 2012-2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 12-194-15 DATE: 11/11/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012-15MY Impreza 2.0L Models 2013-15MY XV Crosstrek Models SUBJECT: Eliminating Gap between Headlamp and Bumper Cover   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change to the front bumper corner mounting bracket to address concerns of a gap between the top edge of the cover and the headlamp assembly as shown …

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Design Change to Rear Seat Backrest Striker – 2015 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 12-193-15 DATE: 10/16/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Outback Models SUBJECT: Design Change to Rear Seat Backrest Striker   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change to the rear seat backrest striker assembly.  Prior to this change, if excessive force were to be applied to the reclining lever, the release cable could have become dislodged from the …

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Windshield Cracking Concerns – 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2016 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10188151 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-192-15R Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) Quality Assurance has identified an increase in the number of cracked windshields on some 2015 and 2016MY Legacy and Outback models. SOA has now further extended the warranty to 8 years / unlimited miles.     NUMBER: 12-192-15R DATE: 10/26/15 REVISED: 02/01/21 APPLICABILITY: …

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