Valve Spring Change to FB Engine – 2011-2017 Subaru

2016 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10154425 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-134-12R Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application.   22 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU FORESTER 2011-2017 SUBARU IMPREZARead more

Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program – Removal & Handling – 2011-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10144874 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-177-18 Summary In conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual – Section 12.3 Core Returns – Reman) and provide suggestions for removal and handling of the short block.   24 … Read more

Clutch Release (Throw-Out) Bearing- Design Change – 2000-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10186364 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-82-18R Summary This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.     NUMBER: 03-82-18R DATE: 10/26/18 REVISED: 01/12/21 APPLICABILITY: 2000 – 2014MY Legacy and Outback 2003 – 2007MY Baja 2001 – 2018MY Impreza 2013 – 2018MY Crosstrek 2001 – 2018MY Forester 2002 – 2005MY WRX SUBJECT: ClutchRead more

Ignition Key Sticking / Design Change to CVT Shifter / Selector Lever Components – 2012-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241822 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-112-18R Summary This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.   NUMBER: 16-112-18R DATE: 03/15/18 REVISED: 08/14/23 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2018MY Legacy and … Read more

Rear Subframe Bolts: Design Change – 2014-2019 Subaru Forester 2013-2019 Crosstrek

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10163556 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-69-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the rear subframe retaining bolts used on the models listed above. The design changes provide the bolt with an increased durability against rust.   13 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2013-2019 SUBARU FORESTER 2014-2019   INTRODUCTION:This … Read more