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Subaru Crosstrek 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin 12-247-18 · NHTSA communication 10143880 · issued Jul 31, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
component
2017–2018
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Impreza 5-door models only. This Service Information bulletin serves as a reminder to always make sure the rear cargo cover (a.k.a. Tonneau Cover) is re-installed properly after removal. Although the cover fits and operates if not installed properly, wrinkling and / or damage to the cover material can occur.

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.