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July 14, 2016 Service bulletin

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from...

Subaru technical service bulletin 12-203-16 for 2015-2016 Subaru Outback, 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy and 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza and others.

Bulletin number
12-203-16
Component
Seat belts
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. A design change was made to the wave washer used at the attachment point to eliminate the sound. The sound can be heard when moving the buckle assembly side to side.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints in the seat belts category.

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