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

Child Anchor Retaining Bolt- Design Change – 2015-2019 Subaru WRX & WRX STI

2019 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10161822 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-264-19 Summary This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the retaining bolt used to secure the child anchors to the rear shelf plates on the models listed above. This change was made in support of parts communization with other similar mounting bolts. There is no change between … Read more

Fuel Pulsation Damper- Service Procedure Revision – 2013-2019 Subaru BRZ

2019 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10161823 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-69-19 Summary This bulletin provides an additional service procedure for replacing the pulsation dampers located on both low-pressure fuel delivery pipes as shown in the illustration below. Although the BRZ Service Manual does not currently show the dampers and the required replacement seals as separate components, the Electronic Parts Catalog … Read more