Rattle or Buzzing Sound from “A” Pillar Trim – 2012-2015 Subaru

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NUMBER: 12-157-13R DATE: 10/28/13 REVISED: 05/07/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012-13MY Impreza 2.0L Models 2013MY XV Crosstrek 2014-15MY Forester SUBJECT: Rattle or Buzzing Sound from “A” Pillar Trim   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a customer concern of a rattle or buzzing-type sound coming from the lower portion of the “A” pillar trim while … Read more

Rear Gate Stay Replacements – 2008-2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 12-183-15 DATE: 04/21/15 APPLICABILITY: 2008-15MY Impreza Models 2008-14MY WRX and WRX STI Models 2009-15MY Forester Models (Except Models with Power Rear Gate) SUBJECT: Rear Gate Stay Replacements     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the establishment of replacement criteria for the gas-filled rear gate stays used on the models listed above.  There have been reports of … Read more

“Popping Sound” Heard From Speakers – 2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 15-181-15R DATE: 04/09/15 REVISED: 07/09/15  APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback 2015MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Navigation or Display Radio Audio Units SUBJECT: “Popping Sound” Heard From Speakers     INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure to follow when addressing customer concerns of a “popping” type sound heard through the audio … Read more

Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures – 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238464 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-136-12R Summary The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage.   NUMBER: 02-136-12R DATE: 09/26/12 REVISED: 06/29/23 APPLICABILITY: 2013-20MY BRZ SUBJECT: Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures   INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis … Read more

High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 09-54-12R DATE: 10/03/12 REVISED: 09/27/16 APPLICABILITY: 2013-16MY BRZ SUBJECT: High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched “chirp”, “squeak” or “cricket” sound heard coming from the engine’s Direct Injection (DI) high-pressure fuel pump.  Not all DI pumps may exhibit this … Read more