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: …

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Squeaking Type Sound from Rear Suspension – 2017-2021 Subaru Impreza & 2018-2021 Crosstrek

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NHTSA ID Number: 10189672 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-82-21 Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a squeaking-type sound from the rear suspension area customers may hear when going over bumps.   NUMBER: 06-82-21 DATE: 03/16/21 APPLICABILITY: 2017-21MY Impreza 2018-21MY Crosstrek SUBJECT: Squeaking -Type Sound from Rear Suspension   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a Service Procedure …

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Important SOA821B600 Battery Supersession – 2017-2021 Subaru Impreza

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NHTSA ID Number: 10189674 Manufacturer Communication Number: Subarunet Announ Summary In January 2021, the replacement battery application for all Ascent and 2017- 2021 Impreza models were changed from part number SOA821B200 to part number SOA821B600.   To: All Subaru Parts and Service Managers From: Subaru Fixed Operations Date: March 26, 2021 Re: REMINDER – Important SOA821B600 Battery

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Cowl Panel Design Change – 2018-2021 Subaru Crosstrek & 2017-2023 Impreza

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241826 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-321-21R Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.   NUMBER: 12-321-21 DATE:  07/19/21 REVISED: 08/14/23 APPLICABILITY: 2018-21MY Crosstrek 2017-23MY Impreza SUBJECT: Cowl Panel – Design Change   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel. These new parts utilize ten additional …

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Front Lower Control Arm (Transverse Link) Corrosion – 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza (Except STI) 2003-2008 Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10199955 Manufacturer Communication Number: WVX-34R Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles listed, may have been manufactured with front lower control arms (transverse links) that could corrode in the hanger bracket area if exposed to salt for a prolonged period.   NUMBER: WVX-34R DATE: Nov 2011 REVISED: 07/26/21 INTRODUCTION Subaru

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