New Installation Procedure for Front Crankshaft Oil Seal – All 2011+ Subaru with FA or FB Engines

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NHTSA ID Number: 10179379 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-161-15R Summary This bulletin announces a revised replacement procedure for installation of the front crankshaft oil seal. Includes all 2011MY+ vehicles with FA or FB Engines.   NUMBER: 02-161-15R DATE: 04/16/15 REVISED: 08/04/20 APPLICABILITY: All 2011MY+ Vehicles with FA or FB Engines SUBJECT: New Installation Procedure for Front Crankshaft Oil … Read more

Wheel Lug Nuts- Design Change – 2009-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10201813 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-79-20R Summary This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.   NUMBER: 05-79-20R DATE: 12/15/20 REVISED: 09/29/21 INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts on the models listed above. The change is in response to a number of reports describing … Read more

Service Manual Corrections – 2012-2020 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10186388 Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-204-21 Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.   NUMBER: 18-204-21 DATE: 01/19/21 APPLICABILITY: 2012-20MY Forester SUBJECT: Service Manual Corrections   INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bulletin is to provide … Read more

Low-Beam Halogen Headlamp Bulb Replacements – 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10182590 Manufacturer Communication Number: 711016 Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the original warranty on the low-beam ONLY halogen headlamp bulbs to 10 years / unlimited miles from the vehicle’s original warranty start date. This warranty extension will cover low-beam halogen headlamp bulb replacement on 2010, 2011 and a very limited number … Read more

Updated CVT Diagnostics for DTCs: P0962, P0966, P0970, P0973, P0976, P2720, P2729, P2764, P2769, P0963, P0967, P0971, P0974, P0977, P2721, P2730, P2763 and P2770 – 2010-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10232240 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-131-20R Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to follow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs as listed.   NUMBER: 16-131-20 DATE: 11/09/2020 REVISED: 02/28/23 APPLICABILITY: 2010-20MY Legacy and Outback 2012-20MY Impreza 2012-20MY Crosstrek 2013-20MY Forester 2015-20MY WRX 2019-20MY Ascent SUBJECT: Updated … Read more