12-290-20
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Public Details for: 12-290-20
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat backrest cover trim material on the models listed. The new material has enhanced wear resistance, especially in the side bolster area which may show wear over time from getting
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ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q IMPORTANT - All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. SERVICE MANAGER q © 2020 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. SERVICE BULLETIN APPLICABILITY: 2015-20MY WRX NUMBER: 12-290-20 SUBJECT: Front Seat Backrest Cover Bolster Trim- Design Change DATE: 05/18/20 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat backrest cover trim material on the models listed above. The new material has enhanced wear resistance, especially in the side bolster area which may show wear over time from getting in and out of the seat. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION: The new trim covers were incorporated into production starting with VIN L9808815. PART INFORMATION: REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired. SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION: REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs. The service procedures for replacing the backrest cover trim remain unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time, every time. This includes but is not limited to: important SAFETY precautions, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair. CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. Subaru of America, Inc. is ISO 14001 Compliant ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Continued... Bulletin Number: 12-290-20; Date: 05/18/20 Page 1 of 2 WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION: For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information: Labor Description Labor Operation # Labor Time ONE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY R&R B913-411 0.2 FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER R&R, ONE SEAT C913-481 0.7 Fail Code YAF-04 IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. • Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing. • Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs. Bulletin Number: 12-290-20; Date: 05/18/20 Page 2 of 2