ECM Reprogramming for Inaccurate Mileage Display – 2019 Subaru Impreza & Crosstrek

2019 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10164277 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-157-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. In some cases, when using a Generic Scan Tool (GST) for diagnosis, the vehicle mileage may be displayed inaccurately.   2 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA 2019   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin … Read more

Front Seat Ventilation Blower Motors – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10164278 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-94-19 Summary This bulletin announces a change made to blower unit assemblies used for front seat cushion and backrest ventilation. The change was made in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding vibration and excessive airflow-type sound levels.   2 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU ASCENTRead more

TIPS0919 – 2019 September TechTIPS Newsletter – Subaru

Subaru

NHTSA ID Number: 10165543 Manufacturer Communication Number: Subaru TECHTIPS Summary Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter.   1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU SUBARU 9999   CODE ARTICLE………………………….PAGE (00) STIS New Releases………………..8-9 (01) QMR of the Month…………………. 1-2 (01) QMR of the Month Award Presentations ……………………….. 2 (01) Subaru Select Monitor (SM4) Unresponsive when … Read more

Turbocharger Stay Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence – 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10165544 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-183-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin clarifies a bolt tightening sequence procedure for the three (3) turbocharger stay bracket mounting bolts.  Torsional stress may remain in the stay bracket if the tightening sequence is not followed.  The applicable Service Manual will be updated with this information soon.   1 Affected … Read more

Heater Control Assembly- Design Change – 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10165547 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-95-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of new heater control panels assemblies with revised operating logic.  Previously, when A/C cut-off control was activated (e.g. under full acceleration), the air inlet mode would be switched from inside (recirculation) to “fresh” and allow outside (fresh) air to enter the cabin.  This is … Read more