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October 5, 2017 Service bulletin

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling sound...

Subaru technical service bulletin 04-17-17R for 2015-2017 Subaru Outback, 2015-2017 Subaru Legacy and 2015-2017 Subaru WRX.

Bulletin number
04-17-17R
Component
Steering
Summary
This bulletin provides a service procedure to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling sound identified as coming from the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack assembly. The repair involves installation of a new tension spring for the worm gear to reduce / eliminate the condition. It should be noted the condition is NOT detrimental to the operation of the EPS system.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 97 complaints in the steering category.

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