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Subaru Crosstrek 2014–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin 07-144-18 · NHTSA communication 10153622 · issued Dec 20, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Exterior Lighting
component
2014–2016
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

This bulletin announces a change made to the assembly process of the rear combination lamps to enhance the seal between the lens and body. This change optimizes the lamp?s water resistance by using advanced lens sealing and plastic welding processes during assembly. (Crosstrek Hybrid)

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.