Roof Spoiler Cushion Protrusion – 2014-2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10187313 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-223-17 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for the roof spoiler.   NUMBER: 12-223-17 DATE: 7/28/2017 APPLICABILITY: 2014-2017MY Forester SUBJECT: Roof Spoiler Cushion Protrusion   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for … Read more

DTC P257E Hood Lock Assembly Design Change – 2019-2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10189663 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-191-21 Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the front hood lock (latch) assembly.   NUMBER: 07-191-21 DATE: 03/04/21 APPLICABILITY: 2019-21MY Forester SUBJECT: DTC P257E / Hood Lock Assembly – Design Change   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces a design change made to the front hood lock (latch) assembly.  … Read more

WQZ-61 Telematics System Data Communication Module (DCM) Reprogramming – 2016 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10189671 Manufacturer Communication Number: WQZ-61R Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2016 model year Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with Telematics (STARLINK). Subaru has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require reprogramming of the Telematics System Data Communications Module (DCM).   NUMBER: … Read more

Steering Rattle Sound / Steering Wheel Vibration – 2014-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10189693 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-63-18R Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the forward bushing used in the front lower control arm to address customer concerns of a rattle-type sound and / or a possible vibration felt in the steering wheel.   NUMBER: 05-63-18R DATE: 06/20/18 REVISED: 03/31/21 APPLICABILITY: 2014-2018MY Forester 2015MY … Read more

A/C Compressor Manufacturing Procedure Change – 2019-2022 Subaru Forester

2021 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10226852 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-100-21R Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new variable displacement type A/C compressor designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding an excessive sound heard when the system is OFF.   NUMBER:  10-100-21R DATE: 01/28/21 REVISED: 11/14/22 APPLICABILITY: 2019-22MY Forester SUBJECT: A/C Compressor– Manufacturing Procedure Change   … Read more