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Subaru Crosstrek 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin 02-146-13R · NHTSA communication 10083811 · issued Feb 5, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2012–2013
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping sound which may be heard coming from the left-hand (b2) side of the engine when the engine is warm.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.