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Subaru Crosstrek 2014–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin 10-84-16R · NHTSA communication 10120975 · issued Jun 14, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2014–2016
model years
13
vehicle entries

Official summary

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.

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.