Control Valve Assembly- Design Change – 2010-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10154423 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-119-19 Summary This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new control valve assembly (valve body) designed to prevent false detection of DTC P0841 and / or illumination of the AT Temp light. Testing has revealed in some limited cases, air bubbles (aerated fluid) may enter certain pressure circuits within … Read more

Valve Spring Change to FB Engine – 2011-2017 Subaru

2016 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10154425 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-134-12R Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application.   22 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU FORESTER 2011-2017 SUBARU IMPREZARead more

Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program – Removal & Handling – 2011-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10144874 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-177-18 Summary In conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual – Section 12.3 Core Returns – Reman) and provide suggestions for removal and handling of the short block.   24 … Read more

Music Playback Using STARLINK Music Application Inoperative – 2015-2020 Subaru

2020 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10166913 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-253-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides the answer to potential inquiries regarding the STARLINK app being unable to play music files stored on a customer’s Android® phone / device through the head units (H/U) used in the applicable models listed above. This information is applicable ONLY to Android devices … Read more

CVT Fluid Cooler Hoses and Clamps- Design Change – 2017-2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10166902 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-70-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the coolant hoses for the CVT fluid cooler and the spring-type clamps used to secure them.   12 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018-2019 SUBARU FORESTER 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA 2017-2019 SUBARU LEGACY 2019-2020 … Read more