Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 and Gen 3.1α Audio and Navigation Head Units – 2019-2023 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10248193 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-236-18R Summary The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.   NUMBER: 15-236-18R DATE: 12/04/18 REVISED: 12/08/23 APPLICABILITY: 22019-23MY Impreza 2019-23MY Crosstrek (Including Hybrid Model) … Read more

Harman Gen. 3.0 Audio and Navigation – Equipped Head Unit Warranty Extension – 2017-2018 Subaru

2018 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10174538 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-263-20 Summary In the intrest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the listed models and model years equipped with a Harman Gen. 3.0 Audio and Navigation head unit.   NUMBER: 15-263-20 DATE: 04/23/20 APPLICABILITY: 2018MY Legacy and Outback 2018MY CrosstrekRead more

Harman Display Audio and Navigation – Equipped Head Unit Operational Concerns due to Configuration Issues – 2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10171936 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-260-20 Summary This bulletin describes two operational concerns and the repair method for addressing them on the Harman Gen 3.1 Display Audio (Mid) and Navigation -equipped (High) head units.   1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU ASCENT 2020   NUMBER: 15-260-20 DATE: 02/21/20 APPLICABILITY: 2020MY Ascent SUBJECT: Harman … Read more

Harman Gen 3.0 Audio and Audio/ Navigation Head Unit Class Action Update – Subaru

2018 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10171082 Manufacturer Communication Number: Subaru Retailers Summary This announcement is in regards to the class action lawsuit regarding Harman Gen 3.0 Audio and Audio/ Navigation Head Units in certain Subaru vehicles.   7 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018 SUBARU FORESTER 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA 2017-2018 SUBARU LEGACY 2018 … Read more

Required Supplemental Procedure when Installing a NEW (NOT Exchange) Harman Gen. 3.0, 3.1 or 3.1 Alpha Head Unit – All Models Equipped with Harman Audio / Navigation Head Units – Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10165508 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-248-19 Summary When a NEW (NOT exchange) Harman Gen 3.0, 3.1 or 3.1 Alpha head unit (H/U) ordered through a Subaru RDC / PDC (warehouse) is installed, the serial number of that unit is not to linked a specific VIN. As a result, the customer will not be able to … Read more