Safety Recall: WUW-08 – PCV Valve- Design Change – 2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru Ascent

December 2, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V856000 PCV Valve Can Separate An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V856 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 51,613   Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and … Read more

Control Valve Assembly- Design Change – 2010-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10154423 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-119-19 Summary This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new control valve assembly (valve body) designed to prevent false detection of DTC P0841 and / or illumination of the AT Temp light. Testing has revealed in some limited cases, air bubbles (aerated fluid) may enter certain pressure circuits within … Read more

Valve Spring Change to FB Engine – 2011-2017 Subaru

2016 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10154425 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-134-12R Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application.   22 Affected Products Vehicles SUBARU FORESTER 2011-2017 SUBARU IMPREZA 2012-2016 SUBARU LEGACY … Read more

Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program – Removal & Handling – 2011-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10144874 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-177-18 Summary In conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual – Section 12.3 Core Returns – Reman) and provide suggestions for removal and handling of the short block.   24 … Read more

Music Playback Using STARLINK Music Application Inoperative – 2015-2020 Subaru

2020 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10166913 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-253-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides the answer to potential inquiries regarding the STARLINK app being unable to play music files stored on a customer’s Android® phone / device through the head units (H/U) used in the applicable models listed above. This information is applicable ONLY to Android devices … Read more