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Subaru Crosstrek 2010–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin WQF-42RP · NHTSA communication 10083706 · issued Feb 22, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2010–2013
model years
9
vehicle entries

Official summary

Subaru of america, inc. Has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain subaru vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru remote engine starter (res). Transmitter fobs may contain a defect that could adversely affect the operation of the res resulting in a potential safety hazard.

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.