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Subaru Impreza 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin 12-165-14 · NHTSA communication 10083777 · issued Feb 27, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2012–2013
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Premature wear of front seat fabric - this bulletin announces the availability of revised front seat upholstery for both the seat cushion and backrest made with a revised fabric material which will provide increased durability and prevent pilling or fuzzing of the side bolster

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.