Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2019 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 12-277-19 · NHTSA communication 10169882 · issued Dec 13, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2018–2019
model years
2
vehicle entries
Official summary
This bulletin describes a design change made to the exterior â Aâ pillar cover. The change involves use of materials in critical areas having added rigidity along with an extra strengthening rib. These changes will prevent the upper corner portion from being deformed should the leading edge of the front door contact it during opening and closing.
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.