Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label – 2019-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10226830 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-130-08R Summary This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale. (All new vehicles sold on or … Read more

HVAC Blower Fan Inoperative – 2012-2018 Subaru

2018 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10169881 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-96-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totally inoperative. If this issue occurs on models with Manual A/C, … Read more

A-Pillar Trim Cover- Design Change – 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10169882 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-277-19 Summary This bulletin describes a design change made to the exterior “A” pillar cover. The change involves use of materials in critical areas having added rigidity along with an extra strengthening rib. These changes will prevent the upper corner portion from being deformed should the leading edge of the … Read more

Leather Front Seat Cushion Covers- Loose Fit – 2015-2019 Subaru WRX

2019 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10169868 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12/275/19 Summary This bulletin announces a change made to the leather front seat cushion covers to address isolated concerns of a sagging/loose fitting condition after an occupant leaves the seat as shown in the example photos below. A pattern revision was made to increase tension of the cover material and … Read more

Fog Light Covers- Design Change – 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10169874 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-276-19 Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the fog light cover claws to improve their retention. The height of all 5 retaining claws has been increased by .5 mm as shown in the illustration below.   2 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018-2019   … Read more