Availability of “Gracenote Media Database” Software Enhancement – 2015-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10199933 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-208-17R Summary This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7″ Navigation and 7″ Display Audio head units.   NUMBER: 15-208-17R DATE: 01/30/17 REVISED: 07/30/21   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement  to the Gracenote … Read more

Rear Combination Lamp Harness Replacement Procedure – 2015-2018 Subaru WRX

2018 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10160211 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-150-19 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the rear combination lamp wiring harness. The harness is now available as a service part separate from the lamp assembly.   4 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU WRX 2015-2018   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the … Read more

Oil Leaking from AVCS Oil Control Valve – 2011-2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10160214 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-170-17R Summary This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over … Read more

Rattling Sound from EPS Gear Box – 2015-2021 Subaru

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10164192 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-17-17R Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling sound identified as coming from the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gear box (steering rack) assembly. The repair (when applicable) involves installation of a new tension spring for the worm gear to reduce / eliminate … Read more

Ignition Coil Cap Now Available as Service Part – 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2019 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10161814 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-153-19 Summary This service bulletin announces availability of the cap portion (a.k.a. spark plug boot) as a service part separate from the complete ignition coil assembly. If the cap portion as shown in the illustrations below is damaged during removal or replacement, it is no longer necessary to replace the … Read more