Cylinder Head Casting Design Change – 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza 2.0L & 2013-2017 Crosstrek

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187306 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-169-17 Summary This Service Information bulletin outlines an enhancement made to the 2.0L cylinder head casting part numbers provided below.   NUMBER: 02-169-17 DATE: 07/18/17 APPLICABILITY: 2012-2016MY Impreza 2.0L Models 2013-2017MY Crosstrek SUBJECT: Cylinder Head Casting Design Change   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information bulletin outlines an enhancement made to the … Read more

Brake Squeak or Squeal Sound, Brake Pad Shim Design Change – 2012-2017 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187307 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-59-17R Summary This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.   NUMBER: 06-59-17R DATE: 07/12/17 REVISED: 05/31/18 APPLICABILITY: 2013-2015MY Legacy and Outback 2012-2016MY Impreza 2013-2017MY Crosstrek 2013-2017MY ForesterRead more

Rattling Sound from Instrument Panel – 2014-2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10187310 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-87-17 Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a rattling-type sound\ coming from the defroster vent grille area of the instrument panel (IP) near the base of the windshield.   NUMBER: 10-87-17 DATE: 07/05/17 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns … Read more

Roof Spoiler Cushion Protrusion – 2014-2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10187313 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-223-17 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for the roof spoiler.   NUMBER: 12-223-17 DATE: 7/28/2017 APPLICABILITY: 2014-2017MY Forester SUBJECT: Roof Spoiler Cushion Protrusion   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for … Read more

Reprogramming for “Shock” Felt During Low-Speed Braking – 2015-2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (HEV)

2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

NHTSA ID Number: 10189662 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-110-18R Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay). These files will address isolated customer concerns of a “shock” or “bump” feeling felt during low speed braking during engine warm-up after a cold soak.   NUMBER: 16-110-18R DATE: 01/30/18 REVISED: 03/03/21 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2016MY CrosstrekRead more