NHTSA 16V162 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. CONSEQUENCE: An engine stall … Read more
NUMBER: 12-191-15 DATE: 09/30/15 APPLICABILITY: 2013-15MY BRZ SUBJECT: “Growling” Sound When Fully Closing the Door Glass INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change of the roof weatherstrip retainer/ molding to address customer concerns of a growling sound which may be heard when fully closing the door glass. The sound results from a deformation of … Read more
NUMBER: 12-190-15R DATE: 10/14/15 REVISED: 03/25/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2016MY WRX and STI Models 2013-2016MY BRZ SUBJECT: Elimination of Creaking Sound from Clutch Pedal Assembly INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating the clutch pedal. The cause of the sound has been identified as a very slight … Read more
NUMBER: 11-164-16 DATE: 04-29-16 APPLICABILITY: 2014-2016MY Forester 2.0L DI Turbo SUBJECT: Surging Condition During High Ambient Temperatures Introduction: This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition on light acceleration during high ambient temperatures. … Read more
NUMBER: 11-163-16 DATE: 04-15-16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY STI Models SUBJECT: Reduced Engine Performance at High Ambient Temperatures INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the ECM. The files will address customer concerns of a lack of engine power output resulting from reduced turbocharger boost at high ambient temperatures while using 91 octane … Read more