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

Readiness Code Set Procedure; On-Board Diagnostic System I/M Check During State Emission Test – 2005-2015 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10083914 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-120-12R Summary THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SUBARU STATE I/M PROGRAM ADVISORY BULLETIN # 11-98-10R. ABOUT 30 STATES HAVE IMPLEMENTED REGULATIONS FOR INSPECTING THE VEHICLE’S ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM AS PART OF THEIR STATE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM. EPA GUIDANCE RECOMMENDS NO MORE THAN ONE UNSET READINESS CODE MONITOR FOR … Read more

Engine Oil Pressure Switch – 2003-2016 Subaru

2016 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10093105 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-162-15R Summary “THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING … Read more

WQR-53 – Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement – 2003-2008 Subaru

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May 28, 2015 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V323 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components AIR … Read more

Replacement Key and Immobilizer Information – 2000 Subaru to Current, All Models

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241801 Manufacturer Communication Number: 01-168-09R Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.   NUMBER: 01-168-09R DATE: 06/17/09 Revised: 08/01/23 APPLICABILITY: 2000MY to Current, All Models SUBJECT: Replacement Key and Immobilizer Information   INTRODUCTION The purpose of this … Read more