Rear Bumper Reflex Reflector Design Change – 2018-2021 Subaru Outback

2021 Subaru Outback

NHTSA ID Number: 10191584 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-318-21 Summary This bulletin outlines a design change to the rear bumper reflex reflectors made to enhance retention into the bumper cover.   NUMBER: 12-318-21 DATE: 04/08/21 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin outlines a design change to the rear bumper “Reflex Reflectors” made to enhance their retention into the bumper cover as … Read more

Steering Column Cover Rubbing Type Sound – 2020 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2020 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10189666 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-315-21 Summary This bulletin announces a design change made to the steering column cover in response to customer concerns of a rubbing -type sound heard when turning the steering wheel.   NUMBER: 12-315-21 DATE: 03/10/21 APPLICABILITY: 2020MY Legacy & Outback SUBJECT: Steering Column Cover Rubbing -Type Sound   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more

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: … Read more

Difficulty Starting at Low Temperatures or High Altitude Conditions – 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy & Outback 2.4L DIT

2021 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10199962 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-76-21 Summary This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct a starting condition which may occur during ambient temperatures (10 degrees Fahrenheit and lower) or in high altitude conditions.   NUMBER: 09-76-21 DATE: 07/28/21 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct a … Read more

Steering Column Tilt Lock Information – 2010-2017 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2017 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10192926 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-15-17 Summary This bulletin announces a new steering column assembly designed to address a limited number of customer concerns involving the tilt mechanism portion not staying locked. This condition can only occur during the process of adjusting the steering column’s tilt position if the tilt lever is not pushed up … Read more