Improper PZEV Badging On Rear Gate – 2013 Subaru Outback

2013 Subaru Outback

NHTSA ID Number: 10233447 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1214913 Summary Improper PZEV Badging On Rear Gate   NUMBER: 12-149-13 DATE: 03/22/13 APPLICABILITY: 2013MY Outback Models SUBJECT: Improper PZEV Badging On Rear Gate   INTRODUCTION This Bulletin outlines a procedure for removal of the PZEV badging which was inadvertently installed on the rear gate of 1,766 FED emission specification … Read more

Poor Fit of Seat Back Protector – 2013 Subaru Outback

2013 Subaru Outback

NHTSA ID Number: 10234854 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1516013R Summary Poor Fit of Seat Back Protector   NUMBER: 15-160-13R DATE: 03/18/13 REVISED: 05/08/13 APPLICABILITY: 2013 MY Outback with seat back protector SUBJECT: Poor Fit of Seat Back Protector                INTRODUCTION The 2013 MY Outback has a rear seat back protector available as … Read more

Policy On Dealer Unauthorized Vehicle Modifications

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233450 Manufacturer Communication Number: Announcements Summary POLICY ON DEALERS? UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS   Policy On Dealer Unauthorized Vehicle Modifications TO: SDC EST CEN WST FROM: Subaru of America, Inc. DEPARTMENT: Subaru Service DATE: 03/12/2014 CATEGORY: Parts/Service   POLICY ON DEALERS’ UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) strongly discourages dealers from making any … Read more

Design Change to Lock-Up Type Torque Converter – 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy & Outback with CVT

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234839 Manufacturer Communication Number: 169013R Summary Design Change to Lock-Up Type Torque Converter   NUMBER: 16-90-13R DATE: 01/06/14 REVISED: 05/07/14 APPLICABILITY: 2010-12 MY Legacy and Outback Models Equipped with CVT Transmission SUBJECT: Design Change to Lock-Up Type Torque Converter   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the availability of a countermeasure torque converter assembly to address … Read more

Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs: P0743, 748, 753, 758, 763, 768 and 773 – 2005-2013 Subaru Legacy & Outback & 2006-2013 Tribeca

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234840 Manufacturer Communication Number: 169114 Summary Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs   NUMBER: 16-91-14 DATE: 01/29/14 APPLICABILITY: 2005-13MY Legacy and Outback Models with 5AT 2006-13MY Tribeca SUBJECT: Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs: P0743, 748, 753, 758, 763, 768 and 7   INTRODUCTION This Service Information describes 2 corrections to the Service Manual … Read more