Repair Process for Vehicles When Subaru STARLINK® Telematics Stolen Vehicle Recovery is Activated – All Gen2 Telematics Equipped Models

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NHTSA ID Number: 10216981 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-298-22 Summary This Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling … Read more

WRE-22 – Backup Lamp Switch Failure – 2015-2021 Subaru WRX

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July 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V522000 Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V522 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 59,934   Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) … Read more

Gen1 Telematics DCM Replacement for continued operation post-3G Sunset – 2016-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10208659 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-291-22 Summary Going forward when a customer’s vehicle is equipped with a DCM that does not have Software version ID DCM_06.00.17_20190816 installed and they wish to subscribe to Starlink Telematics Service, the DCM must be replaced.   INTRODUCTION: The Gen1 STARLINK subscribers complimentary Data Communication Module (DCM) update period has … Read more

Rear Stabilizer Bar / Design Change – 2008-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10208663 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-85-22 Summary This bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.  The paint thickness on the new stabilizer bars has been reduced to facilitate a more precise fit with the stabilizer bar links.  … Read more

Warranty Extension for CVT Parking Brake Switch – 2012-2018 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, Crosstrek, WRX & Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10202821 Manufacturer Communication Number: Subarunet Announ Summary (Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback, 2012-2018 MY Impreza, 2013-2018 MY Crosstrek, 2015-2018 MY WRX and … Read more