Repair Tips

Clicking/Cracking-Type Sound on Slow Turns Front Drive Axle Shaft – Design Change – 2020-2023 Subaru Outback & 2019-2023 Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10249602 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-91-23 Summary This bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a clicking/cracking-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked (left or right) position.   NUMBER: 03-91-23 DATE: 01/08/24 APPLICABILITY: 2020-23MY Outback 2019-23MY Forester SUBJECT: Clicking/Cracking-Type … Read more

White Residue on Rear Door Partition Glass Molding – 2010 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234845 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1212711R Summary If you encounter a customer complaint of a white residue build up on the rear door partition glass or interior molding, it may be crystallized salt.   NUMBER: 12-127-11R DATE: 05/26/11 REVISED: 05/22/13 APPLICABILITY: 2010MY and Later Legacy & Outback SUBJECT: White Residue on Rear Door Partition Glass … Read more

Tonneau Cover Stopper / Holder Repair – 2010-2013 Subaru Outback & 2009-2013 Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234848 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1215313 Summary Tonneau Cover Stopper / Holder Repair   NUMBER: 12-153-13 DATE: 05/07/13 APPLICABILITY: 2010-2013MY Outback 2009-2013MY Forester SUBJECT: Tonneau Cover Stopper / Holder Repair   INTRODUCTION This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers.  This procedure must be used in place of tonneau … Read more

Loose or Missing Fog Lamp Covers – 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234849 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1216114 Summary Loose or Missing Fog Lamp Covers   NUMBER: 12-161-14 DATE: 01/15/14 APPLICABILITY: 2012MY-2014MY and Later 2.0L Impreza Models SUBJECT: Loose or Missing Fog Lamp Covers   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a service procedure for improving the retention of the fog lamp covers into the front bumper cover.  If … Read more

Outer Door Weatherstrip Fitment – 2019-2023 Subaru Forester

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2023 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10237274 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-230-21R Summary This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear doors.   NUMBER: 12-230-21R DATE: 11/03/21 REVISED: 05/12/23 APPLICABILITY: 2019-23MY Forester SUBJECT: Outer Door Weatherstrip Fitment   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear … Read more