Subaru Crosstrek 2017–2018 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 12-233-18R · NHTSA communication 10144879 · issued Aug 15, 2018
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2017–2018
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
This bulletin announces a design change to the front and rear door body flange weatherstrips in response to concerns regarding the doors being somewhat difficult to close fully. The new parts make closing the doors easier while maintaining a tight seal against air and water intrusion and reducing outside road noise levels in the cabin.
Vehicles covered
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.