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Subaru Crosstrek 2019–2021technical service bulletin

Bulletin 09-80-21R · NHTSA communication 10253903 · issued Apr 1, 2024

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2019–2021
model years
8
vehicle entries

Official summary

This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly. The new valve contains an enhanced stainless steel internal shaft for optimized durability along with advanced water proofing for the sensor portion.

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.