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Subaru Crosstrek 2011–2015technical service bulletin

Bulletin 02-157-14R · NHTSA communication 10120964 · issued Feb 24, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2011–2015
model years
17
vehicle entries

Official summary

Revised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in Service Bulletins 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R and 02-145-13R.

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.