Cowl Panel Design Change – 2018-2021 Subaru Crosstrek & 2017-2023 Impreza

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241826 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-321-21R Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.   NUMBER: 12-321-21 DATE:  07/19/21 REVISED: 08/14/23 APPLICABILITY: 2018-21MY Crosstrek 2017-23MY Impreza SUBJECT: Cowl Panel – Design Change   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel. These new parts utilize ten additional … Read more

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Gear Box Assembly Warranty Extension – 2012-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10199960 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-27-21R Summary 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 Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Gear Box Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.   NUMBER: 04-27-21R DATE: 07/27/21 REVISED: 07/28/21 INTRODUCTION:  As part … Read more

Steering Column Tilt Lock Information – 2010-2017 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10192926 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-15-17 Summary This bulletin announces a new steering column assembly designed to address a limited number of customer concerns involving the tilt mechanism portion not staying locked. This condition can only occur during the process of adjusting the steering column’s tilt position if the tilt lever is not pushed up … Read more

Performance of Steering Wheel Heater Feature – 2017 Subaru Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10192927 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-16-17 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new steering wheel designed to address a possible customer concern of insufficient performance of the heated steering wheel feature on applicable models.   NUMBER: 04-16-17 DATE: 05/31/17 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of a new steering wheel designed to address a possible … Read more

“Bump” Feeling from CVT at Idle in Drive – 2015-2017 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10192928 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-104-17R Summary This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure along with Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) reprogramming files to address isolated customer concerns of a “bump” feeling from the CVT. The bump feeling has been reported to occur after the CVT is fully up to operating temperature, in Drive and with the … Read more