12-187-15

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SERVICE INFORMATION
APPLICABILITY: 2015MY WRX and STI Models
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 12-187-15
DATE: 07/27/15
Design Change to Trunk Latch Assembly
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces a design change to enhance the operation of the trunk latch mechanism and
prevent it from releasing immediately after closing.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new latch assembly was incorporated into production on WRX and STI models starting with the
following VIN: F*828715.
PART INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
APPLICABILITY
LOCK ASSY TRUNK
57530FJ020
Impreza 2.0, WRX & STI
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Follow the trunk latch replacement and adjustment procedure in the applicable Service Manual.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or with an active Added Security
Gold Service Agreement, this repair may be claimed using the following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
TRUNK LATCH R&R
A915-321
SCL-43
0.3
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Bulletin Number: 12-187-15; Date: 07/27/15
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