“Tapping” -Type Sound Coming from Engine to CVT Connection – 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza & Crosstrek

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10163521 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-121-19R Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a limited number of concerns involving a tapping-type sound originating from the area where the engine and CVT are joined. On affected vehicles, the sound can be heard easiest after the engine is fully warmed up.   6 Affected Products Vehicles … Read more

Seat Heater Switches Sticking, Design Change to HVAC Control Panel – 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2019 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10163524 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-90-19R Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the HVAC control panels for the models listed above. The change will address customer concerns of the seat heater switches sticking in the “pressed” position but not returning to “flush” with the face of the control panel when released as … Read more

Power Window Switch Changes – 2012-2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10171105 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-152-19R Summary “This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns:   42 Affected Products Vehicles SUBARU CROSSTREK 2014-2017 SUBARU FORESTER 2012-2018 SUBARU IMPREZA 2014-2016 SUBARU LEGACY 2012-2019 SUBARU OUTBACK 2012-2019 SUBARU WRX 2014-2019 SUBARU WRX STI 2014-2019   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more

“Popping” or “Snapping” Sound When Opening the Sunroof – 2015-2018 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2018 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10163534 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-246-18R Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing customer concerns of a “popping” or “snapping” -type sound heard when opening the sunroof. The sound may occur when the rear portion of the glass lid weatherstrip contacts or catches the roof frame when the sunroof is opened.   … Read more

A/C Compressor Clutch- Service Parts Availability – 2013-2019 Subaru BRZ

2019 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10163533 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-244-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of individual service parts and provides an installation procedure for the A/C compressor clutch assembly. Previously, a complete compressor assembly was necessary if any of the clutch components required replacement.   7 Affected Products  Vehicle SUBARU BRZ 2013-2019   INTRODUCTION:  This bulletin announces availability … Read more