Brake Pad Design Change – 2019-2021 Subaru Ascent

2021 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10201789 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-78-20R Summary This Bulletin announces availability of new front brake pad kit established to address concerns of a squeaking sound heard when coming to a stop and / or a pulsation (judder) heard and felt during braking.   NUMBER: 06-78-20R DATE: 08/18/20 REVISED: 09/02/21 INTRODUCTION: This Bulletin announces availability of … Read more

FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) Reprogramming for DENSO Gen 4 Audio / Navigation Infotainment Systems – 2020-2023 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233892 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-270-20R Summary This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.   NUMBER: 15-270-20R DATE: 8/19/2020 REVISED: 03/15/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020-2022MY Outback & Legacy 2022-2023MY BRZ 2022-2023MY WRX SUBJECT: FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) Reprogramming for … Read more

Concern with latest 2020 Subaru Legacy/Outback Gen 4 CP1 FOTA Software Update

2020 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10179411 Manufacturer Communication Number: Subarunet Announ Summary Concern with latest 2020 MY Legacy / Outback Gen 4 CP1 FOTA Software Update.   Subarunet Announcement TO:  All Subaru Retailer Service and Parts Departments FROM:  SOA Service & Quality Dept. ATTENTION: Subaru Service and Parts Managers FROM: Subaru of America, Inc. DATE: August 21, 2020 SUBJECT:  … Read more

WRH-20 Rear Visibility FMVSS 111 Non-Compliance – 2020 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2020 Subaru Legacy

December 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V766000 Rearview Camera may Shut Down/FMVSS 111 The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V766 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected 7,741   Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain … Read more

Discontinuation of “Stitcher” App and News Radio Feature from STARLINK App: Gen 2.0, 2.1, (Fujitsu / Denso TEN ) and Gen 3.0, 3.1 (Harman) Audio Systems – 2015-2020 Subaru

2020 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10179426 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-271-20 Summary This service information bulletin announces discontinuation of both the “Stitcher” app and the related News Radio feature from the STARLINK app lineup effective 12 midnight on Thursday, September 24, 2020.   NUMBER: 15-271-20 DATE: 08/31/20 APPLICABILITY: 2015-19MY Legacy and Outback 2015-20MY Impreza 2015-20MY Crosstrek 2017-20MY Forester 2017-20MY WRXRead more