Metallic Rattle / Chirping Sound from “A” Pillar Area – 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10160212 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-260-19 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure to address a small number of customer concerns regarding a metallic rattle or chirping -type sound heard coming from the top of the front “A” pillar area. The sound may originate from either side of the vehicle.   1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE … Read more

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

DTC B112C or B112E -Driver Monitoring / DriverFocus System (DMS) – 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10189670 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-192-21 Summary This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address DTCs B112C and / or B112E when they appear in memory.     SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 07-192-21 DATE: 03/15/21 APPLICABILITY: 2019MY Forester SUBJECT: DTCs B112C and / or B112E in Driver Monitoring System (DMS)   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin … Read more

Accessory Chrome Rear Bumper Cover Stain Removal Procedure – 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10160217 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-241-19 Summary This Service Information bulletin provides recommendations for removing stains from the rear bumper cover on the 2019MY Ascent when using a mild automotive detergent does not provide the desired results. There have been reports received describing difficulty removing stains from the accessory?s chrome finish.   1 Affected Product … 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