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

LED Headlamp Deformation -Design Change – 2015-2018 Subaru WRX & WRX STI

2018 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10144875 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-139-18R Summary This bulletin outlines a design change made to the inner lens extension portion of the LED headlamp assembly. Under the right conditions, the shape of the lens for the actual head lamp light source can cause sunlight to be focused onto the extension portion of the lens resulting … Read more

Music Playback Using STARLINK Music Application Inoperative – 2015-2020 Subaru

2020 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10166913 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-253-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides the answer to potential inquiries regarding the STARLINK app being unable to play music files stored on a customer’s Android® phone / device through the head units (H/U) used in the applicable models listed above. This information is applicable ONLY to Android devices … Read more

Rear Body Panel- Design Change – 2015-2017 Subaru Legacy

2017 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10144880 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-249-18 Summary This Service Information bulletin advises of a design change made to the rear body panel. This panel is located between the trunk and the rear glass and incorporates the package shelf. It has been re-designed with convex surfaces added to prevent items going into or out of the … Read more

2015-2020 Subaru WRX Clutch System Part Changes

2018 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10150946 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-79-18R Summary This bulletin announces a change to the clutch system components optimizing their durability and resistance to certain severe driving conditions including high-temperature operation.   4 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU WRX 2015-2018   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces a change to the clutch system components optimizing their … Read more