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Subaru Crosstrek 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin 07-129-18R · NHTSA communication 10169853 · issued Dec 31, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Tires
component
2017–2018
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

"This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize operation of the Tire Pressure Monitor Systemâ s (TPMS) real-time display function. Under certain high-altitude conditions, the tire pressure values displayed in the combination meter may not be accurate. NOTE: The TPMS Real Time display is independent of the actual TPMS function. Should an actual low tire pressure condition occur, the TPMS indicator light will illuminate as expected."

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.