Subaru Outback 2010–2013 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SB-15-159-13 · NHTSA communication 10051619 · issued Jan 10, 2013
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2010–2013
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
Subaru: tire rubbing sound from right front. The sound will only occur when backing up with the wheels turned to the right a certain amount. It is caused by the right front tire coming in contact with the inside corner of the accessory splash guard.including 2010 my. *js
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.