Oil Drain Plug / Design Changes – 2011-2022 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10207172 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-189-22 Summary This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.   INTRODUCTION: This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.  The new plugs are produced with a durability enhanced material and an increased bolt hex size from 14mm … Read more

Humming / High Pitch Sound From Drive Line – 2017-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10207215 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-87-21 Summary This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.  In some very rare cases, a customer may experience a humming / high pitch sound coming from the undercarriage while driving.  This can be … Read more

Proper Diagnosis of Oil Level Switch Leaks – 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent 2020-2022 Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238469 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-190-22R Summary This Service Information Bulletin announces the proper diagnostic procedures regarding oil leakage from the oil level switch area.   NUMBER: 02-190-22R DATE: 03/29/22 REVISED: 06/29/23 APPLICABILITY: 2019-22MY Ascent 2020-22MY Legacy & Outback 2.4L SUBJECT: Proper Diagnosis of Oil Level Switch Leaks   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces … Read more

Service Manual Corrections – 2013-2022 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10210820 Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-223-22 Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.   INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru … Read more

Vibration & Possible Judder Concern on Turns Under Acceleration – 2019-2022 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238440 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-136-22R Summary This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.   NUMBER: 16-136-22R DATE: 01/20/22 REVISED: 06/13/23 APPLICABILITY: 2019-22MY Ascent 2020-22MY Legacy & Outback 2.4L Turbo SUBJECT: Vibration & Possible Judder Concern on Turns Under Acceleration   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more