Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) Design Change – 2020-2023 Subaru Outback & Legacy & 2019-2023 Ascent

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241843 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-106-23R Summary This bulletin announces design changes made to the Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) to address concerns of rattle-type or fluttering sounds coming from the undercarriage during acceleration caused by crackingin the EPF.   NUMBER: 09-106-23R DATE: 07/11/23 REVISED: 08/24/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020-23MY Outback & Legacy With 2.4L DIT 2019-23MY AscentRead more

Cleaning of Painted Surfaces Affected by Pollen

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240110 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-249-23R Summary This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.   NUMBER: 12-249-23R DATE:  05/05/23 REVISED:  07/11/23 APPLICABILITY: All MYs and All Models … Read more

DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files – 2019-2023 Subaru Ascent

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240114 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-107-23 Summary This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.   NUMBER: 09-107-23 DATE: 07/18/23 APPLICABILITY: 2019-23MY Ascent SUBJECT: DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin the announces … Read more

DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files – 2020-2023 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240115 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-108-23 Summary This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.   NUMBER: 09-108-23 DATE: 07/18/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020-23MY Legacy & Outback 2.4L 2023MY Legacy & Outback 2.5L SUBJECT: DTC P2404 / … Read more

DTC P0711 / TCM Reprograming File Availability – 2019-2023 Subaru Ascent

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240116 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-141-23R Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay). The new files were designed to address cases of DTC P0711 (Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance) being detected by the TCMeBay during low ambient temperatures (32° F(0° C)).   NUMBER: 16-141-23R DATE: … Read more