PCV Hose Design Change / Odor from Engine Area – 2019-2022 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10235307 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-204-23 Summary This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose assembly.   NUMBER: 11-204-23 DATE:  04/25/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020-22MY Legacy & Outback 2.4L Turbo 2019-22MY Ascent SUBJECT: PCV Hose Design Change / Odor from Engine Area   INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces … Read more

Rattle-Type Sound From B-Pillar Area – 2020 Subaru Legacy & Outback, 2019 Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10237285 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-248-23 Summary This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.   NUMBER: 12-248-23 DATE:  05/16/23 APPLICABILITY: 2020MY Legacy & Outback 2019MY Forester SUBJECT: Rattle-Type Sound From B-Pillar Area                   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more

DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10240103 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-103-23 Summary This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sensor Circuit Range/Performance) detection.   NUMBER: 09-103-23 DATE: 07/10/23 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy & Outback SUBJECT: DTC P2404 / Reprogramming Files   INTRODUCTION: This … Read more

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 AscentRead 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