Front Seat(s) / Squeaking Sound – 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy / Outback

2019 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10202842 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-228-21 Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a “squeaking” -type sound from the front seat(s).   NUMBER: 12-228-21 DATE: 10/27/21   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a “squeaking” -type sound from the front seat(s). This is caused … Read more

2012-2019 Subaru Front Seat Hinge Bolt Supply Change

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NHTSA ID Number: 10186399 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-308-21 Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.   NUMBER: 12-308-21 DATE: 01/26/21 APPLICABILITY: 2015-19MY Legacy and Outback 2012-16MY Impreza 2013-16MY Crosstrek 2014-16MY Forester 2015-16MY WRX SUBJECT: Front Seat Hinge Bolt- Supply Change   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change … Read more

Front Seat Squeaking Sound – 2015-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10185066 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-306-20R Summary This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a squeaking sound coming from the backrest hinge area of the front seats. The procedure applies to both manually and power operated seat assemblies.   NUMBER: 12-306-20R DATE: 12/07/20 APPLICABILITY: 2017-20MY Impreza 2018-20MY Crosstrek 2019-20MY Forester 2015-20MY WRX 2019-20MY AscentRead more

Front Seat Backrest Cover Bolster Trim- Design Change – 2015-2020 Subaru WRX

2020 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10176022 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-290-20 Summary This Bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat backrest cover trim material on the models listed. The new material has enhanced wear resistance, especially in the side bolster area which may show wear over time from getting in and out of the seat.   6 … Read more

Leather Front Seat Covers- Design Change – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10165553 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-273-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of redesigned leather seat cushion trim covers to address isolated customer concerns of wrinkles appearing during early stages of vehicle use as shown in the example photo below. The new covers utilize materials with higher durability and resistance to wrinkling.   2 Affected Products … Read more