“Popping” or “Snapping” Sound When Opening the Sunroof – 2015-2018 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2018 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10163534 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-246-18R Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing customer concerns of a “popping” or “snapping” -type sound heard when opening the sunroof. The sound may occur when the rear portion of the glass lid weatherstrip contacts or catches the roof frame when the sunroof is opened.   … Read more

A/C Compressor Clutch- Service Parts Availability – 2013-2019 Subaru BRZ

2019 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10163533 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-244-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of individual service parts and provides an installation procedure for the A/C compressor clutch assembly. Previously, a complete compressor assembly was necessary if any of the clutch components required replacement.   7 Affected Products  Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2013-2019   INTRODUCTION:  This … Read more

Mounting Bolt Change: Mass Damper Plate and Sub-Woofer – 2015-2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10163532 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-268-19 Summary This Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the mass damper plate and sub-woofer mounting bolts. The threaded end of the new bolts has been changed to a round type instead of square to prevent getting caught on items as they are loaded into and out of … Read more

“Clicking” or “Ticking” Sound from VDC Hydraulic Control Unit – 2015-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10163530 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-65-18R Summary This bulletin announces a new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&HCU). The new part was designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding a clicking or ticking-type sound heard coming from the driver’s side footrest area. The new modules incorporate logic with … Read more

DTC P0072 / Additional Insulation for Ambient Air Temperature Sensor – 2015-2018 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2018 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10143727 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-171-18R   Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure for installation of additional foam packing to enhance performance of the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor. The additional foam better insulates the sensor from engine compartment heat which may lead to setting a DTC P0072. This information is applicable to models with … Read more