Engine Not Starting Excessive Noise From Starter When Starting – 2017-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10201057 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-198-21 Summary This bulletin announces availability of new starter motors and ECM reprogramming files created to address some reports of excessive noise while cranking the engine.   NUMBER: 07-198-21 DATE: 08/25/21 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of NEW starter motors and ECM reprogramming files created to address some reports of …

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High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 09-54-12R DATE: 10/03/12 REVISED: 09/27/16 APPLICABILITY: 2013-16MY BRZ SUBJECT: High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched “chirp”, “squeak” or “cricket” sound heard coming from the engine’s Direct Injection (DI) high-pressure fuel pump.  Not all DI pumps may exhibit this …

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Warm Engine Tapping or Sewing Machine type Sound from Left Cylinder Head – 2012-2013 Subaru

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NUMBER: 02-146-13R DATE: 10/07/13 REVISED: 02/05/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012-13MY Impreza 2.0L 2013MY XV Crosstrek SUBJECT: Revised Valve Train Parts to Reduce a Warm Engine Tapping or Sewing Machine type Sound from the Left Cylinder Head   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping sound which may be heard coming …

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“Click”, “Pop” or “Creek” Sound from Left or Right Outer Cowl Corner / Base of “A” Pillar Area – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234851 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1216914 Summary ?Click?, ?Pop? or ?Creek? Sound from Left or Right Outer Cowl Corner / Base of ?A? Pillar Area   NUMBER: 12-169-14 DATE: 07/10/14 APPLICABILITY: 2010-2014MY Legacy & Outback Models SUBJECT: “Click”, “Pop” or “Creek” Sound from Left or Right Outer Cowl Corner / Base of “A” Pillar Area   …

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Wind Rushing Sound from the Rear Door Sash Area – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 12-177-14 DATE: 12/23/14 REVISED: 10/28/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback Models SUBJECT: Service Procedure to Address a Wind Rushing Sound from the Rear Door Sash Area   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a wind rushing-type sound which seems to come from the rear door glass sash area.  Customers …

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