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May 2, 2019 Service bulletin

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

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

Bulletin number
04-17-17-R
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) gear box (steering rack) assembly. The repair (when applicable) involves installation of a new tension spring for the worm gear to reduce / eliminate the condition.

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

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