DTC P0116 and / or Hard Starting in Cold Weather on Vehicles Equipped with Block Heater Accessory – 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy & Outback 2015-2020 WRX STI

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NHTSA ID Number: 10188163 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-201-21 Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new files will address DTC P0116 and hard starting in cold temperature concerns when an accessory engine block heater is utilized.   NUMBER: 11-201-21 DATE: 02/04/21 APPLICABILITY: 2015-19MY Legacy and Outback 3.6L Models … Read more

DTC P1160 Extended Cranking in Cold Temperatures – 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy & Outback 2019-2021 Ascent

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NHTSA ID Number: 10188167 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-202-21R Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).   NUMBER:  11-202-21R DATE:  02/04/21 REVISED:  02/08/21 APPLICABILITY: 2020-21MY Legacy and Outback w/ 2.4L DIT 2019-21MY Ascent SUBJECT: DTC P1160 / Extended Cranking in Cold Temperatures   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files … Read more

Expansion of Remanufactured CVT Transmission Program

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187321 Manufacturer Communication Number: Subaru Retailers Summary SOA is pleased to announce additional applications to our line-up of remanufactured 580 series CVT transmission program.   To: All Subaru Retailers Date: July 3, 2017 From: SOA Remanufacturing Operations / SOA Service Engineering Subject: Expansion of Remanufactured CVT Transmission Program   SOA is pleased to announce … Read more

CVT Warranty Extension – 2010-2015 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187317 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-107-17R Summary In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) … Read more

Brake Squeak or Squeal Sound, Brake Pad Shim Design Change – 2012-2017 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187307 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-59-17R Summary This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.   NUMBER: 06-59-17R DATE: 07/12/17 REVISED: 05/31/18 APPLICABILITY: 2013-2015MY Legacy and Outback 2012-2016MY Impreza 2013-2017MY Crosstrek 2013-2017MY Forester … Read more