Design Changes to Rear Spoiler and Rear Gate – 2015-2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 12-196-15 DATE: 12/16/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Outback SUBJECT: Design Changes to Rear Spoiler and Rear Gate   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information bulletin provides design change information regarding the rear gate panel assembly, the rear spoiler assembly and their interchangeability.   PART INFORMATION: PART NAME NEW PART OLD PART NOTES SPOILER ASSY ROOF 96031AL01B## 96031AL01A## PANEL … Read more

Door Mirror Loose, Vibrating – 2012-2016 Subaru

2016 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10094342 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-195-15 Summary SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. IN ADDITION, A NEW RETAINING BOLT AND TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION ARE NOW USED TO SECURE … 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