Eliminating Gap between Headlamp and Bumper Cover – 2012-2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 12-194-15 DATE: 11/11/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012-15MY Impreza 2.0L Models 2013-15MY XV Crosstrek Models SUBJECT: Eliminating Gap between Headlamp and Bumper Cover   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change to the front bumper corner mounting bracket to address concerns of a gap between the top edge of the cover and the headlamp assembly as shown … Read more

Design Change to Rear Seat Backrest Striker – 2015 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 12-193-15 DATE: 10/16/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Outback Models SUBJECT: Design Change to Rear Seat Backrest Striker   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change to the rear seat backrest striker assembly.  Prior to this change, if excessive force were to be applied to the reclining lever, the release cable could have become dislodged from the … Read more

Windshield Cracking Concerns – 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2016 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10188151 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-192-15R Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) Quality Assurance has identified an increase in the number of cracked windshields on some 2015 and 2016MY Legacy and Outback models. SOA has now further extended the warranty to 8 years / unlimited miles.     NUMBER: 12-192-15R DATE: 10/26/15 REVISED: 02/01/21 APPLICABILITY: … Read more

Diagnostic TIPS for ODS DTC B1760 – 2014-2016 Subaru Forester

NUMBER: 07-108-16 DATE: 04/18/16 APPLICABILITY: 2014-16MY Forester SUBJECT: Diagnostic TIPS for ODS DTC B1760   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760 / Sensor Mat Abnormal.  This information replaces the current procedure until the Service Manual is updated in the near future.  DTC B1760 may … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0604 – 2014-2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

NUMBER: 07-107-16 DATE: 02/29/16 APPLICABILITY: 2014-16MY XV Crosstrek Hybrid (HEV) Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0604   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Drive Motor Control Module (DMCM), part of the Hybrid electrical system.  In rare cases, if the operator cycles the ignition off then back on again … Read more