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

2014 Subaru BRZ

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

Front Strut Mounting Nuts – 2014-2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 05-59-15 DATE: 01/22/15   APPLICABILITY: 2014MY Impreza 2015MY Forester, WRX and WRX STI Models SUBJECT: Change to Front Strut Mounting Nuts   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the flanged mounting nuts securing the front strut assemblies to the vehicle body. The change was made to enhance assembly line efficiency.   … Read more

New Silicone Gasket Remover Product and Silicone Sealants; Precautions, Reminders – All Subaru

NUMBER: 02-159-15 DATE: 02-04-15 APPLICABILITY: All Subaru Models SUBJECT: New Silicone Gasket Remover Product Announcement and Silicone Sealants; Precautions, Reminders     INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides new product information along with some reminders and proper precautions to take when removing and applying silicone-type sealants during engine component repairs and replacements.   PART INFORMATION Always refer to … Read more

CVT Fluid Level Adjustment Procedure – 2014 Subaru Forester

REPAIR PROCEDURE DATE: 03/05/13 APPLICABILITY: 2014 Forester, 2.5 NA CVT Models ONLY SUBJECT: CVT Fluid Level Adjustment Procedure     IMPORTANT:  The following CVT fluid level adjustment procedure MUST be performed as soon as possible after receipt of the subject vehicle(s) by your dealership. Once the adjustment procedure has been completed, we request your Warranty … Read more

Excess Amount of Fluid in CVT Transmission – 2014 Subaru Forester

NHTSA PNS0A868V9245 This announcement relates to specific 2014 Forester 2.5 Non‐Turbo CVT models which have been identified as having an excess amount of fluid in the CVT transmission.  Although we have limited this situation, some of the affected vehicles will make it to the allocated dealer with the fluid level overfilled. If an affected vehicle is … Read more