Oil Leaking from AVCS Oil Control Valve – 2011-2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10160214 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-170-17R Summary This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over … Read more

Rattling Sound from EPS Gear Box – 2015-2021 Subaru

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10164192 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-17-17R Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling sound identified as coming from the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gear box (steering rack) assembly. The repair (when applicable) involves installation of a new tension spring for the worm gear to reduce / eliminate … Read more

Ignition Coil Cap Now Available as Service Part – 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2019 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10161814 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-153-19 Summary This service bulletin announces availability of the cap portion (a.k.a. spark plug boot) as a service part separate from the complete ignition coil assembly. If the cap portion as shown in the illustrations below is damaged during removal or replacement, it is no longer necessary to replace the … Read more

New Harman Audio Amplifiers – 2017-2023 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238470 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-240-19R Summary This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.   NUMBER: 15-240-19R DATE: 04/18/19 REVISED: 03/15/23 APPLICABILITY: 2018-22MY Legacy and Outback 2018-23MY Crosstrek 2017-23MY Impreza 2019-23MY Forester 2019-22MY Ascent SUBJECT: New Harman Audio Amplifiers … Read more

Harman Audio / Infotainment: Harman Generation 3.0 and 3.1 Operating Tips – 2017-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233914 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-221-18R Summary All Models Equipped with Harman Audio / Navigation Head Units.   NUMBER: 15-221-18R DATE: 04/11/18 REVISED: 03/28/23 APPLICABILITY: All Models Equipped with Harman Audio / Navigation Head Units SUBJECT: Harman Audio / Infotainment: Harman Generation 3.0 and 3.1 Operating Tips   SPECIAL NOTE: For the latest updates on … Read more