Removing Fabric Dye Transfer from Leather Upholstery – Subaru

NUMBER: 12-199-16 DATE: 03/24/16 APPLICABILITY: All Models with Light-Colored Leather Seat Upholstery SUBJECT: Removing Fabric Dye Transfer from Leather Upholstery   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin will provide a cleaning method for removing fabric dye which has transferred from clothing and become visible as staining or discoloration on light-colored leather seat upholstery.  An example of a cause … Read more

Roof Rail Gapping – 2015-2016 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 12-198-16 DATE: 03/21/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Outback SUBJECT: Roof Rail Gapping   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change to the roof rail assembly to address customer concerns of gapping between the rail’s sealing portions and the vehicle roof panel as shown in the photo below.     Production Change Information: The new roof railsRead more

Melting / Sticky Dashboards / Instrument Panel (IP) – 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2009 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10086821 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-197-16 Summary “AS PART OF OUR DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS INITIATING A PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE ORIGINAL NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANE+G108 (IP) OR DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE TO 10 YEARS / REGARDLESS OF MILES FROM THE … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more