Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) Design Change – 2020-2023 Subaru Outback & Legacy & 2019-2023 Ascent

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241843 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-106-23R Summary This bulletin announces design changes made to the Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) to address concerns of rattle-type or fluttering sounds coming from the undercarriage during acceleration caused by crackingin the EPF.   NUMBER: 09-106-23R DATE: 07/11/23 REVISED: 08/24/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020-23MY Outback & Legacy With 2.4L DIT 2019-23MY Ascent … Read more

Cleaning of Painted Surfaces Affected by Pollen

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240110 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-249-23R Summary This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.   NUMBER: 12-249-23R DATE:  05/05/23 REVISED:  07/11/23 APPLICABILITY: All MYs and All Models … Read more

New Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery (SOA821B950) – 2014-2019 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240111 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-223-23R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine SubarueBay Replacement Battery introduced to replace the current battery (SOA821B400). The new battery (SOA821B950) has a higher capacity and is slightly different in size.   NUMBER: 07-223-23R DATE: 07/11/23 REVISED: 07/13/23 APPLICABILITY: 2014-19 Legacy & Outback SUBJECT: New Genuine … Read more

DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files – 2020-2023 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240115 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-108-23 Summary This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.   NUMBER: 09-108-23 DATE: 07/18/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020-23MY Legacy & Outback 2.4L 2023MY Legacy & Outback 2.5L SUBJECT: DTC P2404 / … Read more

DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files – 2016-2019 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240121 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-109-23 Summary This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures along with availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sensor Circuit Range/Performance) detection.   NUMBER: 09-109-23 DATE: 07/25/23 APPLICABILITY: 2016-19MY Legacy & Outback SUBJECT: DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more