# Service bulletin 12\-203\-16R

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10185083
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-01\-05
- Manufacturer's number: 12\-203\-16R
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-12\-15
- NHTSA component: SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185083-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185083-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Seat belts

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 to 2020 SUBARU ASCENT
- 2013 to 2015 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2016 to 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2013 to 2019 SUBARU FORESTER
- 2012 to 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2015 to 2020 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2015 to 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2015 to 2019 SUBARU WRX
- 2015 to 2019 SUBARU WRX STI

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V436000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V436000.md), 2026-07-07: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [22V838000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V838000.md), 2022-11-10: SEAT BELTS
- [2020137](/recalls/tc/2020137.md), 2020-04-01: Seats And Restraints
- [20V189000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V189000.md), 2020-03-31: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- [2019536](/recalls/tc/2019536.md), 2019-10-25: Accessories
- [18V455000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V455000.md), 2018-07-10: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- [2015249](/recalls/tc/2015249.md), 2015-06-04: Accessories
- [2015206](/recalls/tc/2015206.md), 2015-05-15: Accessories
- [2014413](/recalls/tc/2014413.md), 2014-09-22: Accessories
- [13V159000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V159000.md), 2013-04-24: EQUIPMENT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [17\-20\-24R](/bulletins/11023509.md), 2025-10-02, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the second row inner seat belt buckle assembly to address cases of the seat belt indicator warnings not turning off after the buckle is fully latched.
- [17\-21\-25](/bulletins/11022298.md), 2025-09-02, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. This Bulletin announces the availability of a new part Extender Belt. This is for customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belt.
- [17\-20\-24](/bulletins/11010928.md), 2024-12-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the second row inner seat belt buckle assembly to address cases of the seat belt indicator warnings not turning off after the buckle is fully latched.
- [15\-270\-20R](/bulletins/10254003.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
- [03\-91\-23R](/bulletins/10253993.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a clicking/cracking\-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked \(left or right\) position.
- [FAQ 15\-317\-24R](/bulletins/10253987.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. T16 Warranty Extension \(15\-317\-24R\) Frequently Asked Questions.
- [FAQ 15\-318\-24R](/bulletins/10253981.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. T16 VoLTE Warranty Extension \(15\-318\-24R\) Frequently Asked Questions.
- [15\-317\-24R](/bulletins/10253971.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. \(SOA\) is extending the Data Communication Module \(DCM\) Warranty from 3 years \(36 months\) of 36,000 miles to 8 years \(96 months\) or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- [15\-318\-24R](/bulletins/10253955.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces the availability of the DCM Bypass Box designed to be used as an alternative replacement part for Data Communication Module \(DCM\) in vehicles with no active STARLINK subscription. There will be a warranty extension for the DCM up to 8 years \(96 months\) or 150,000 miles.
- [09\-119\-24](/bulletins/10253930.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin announces the extended warranty coverage for the Thermo Control valve \(TCV\) used the the models listed. The coverage will be extended to \(15\) fifteen years / 150,000 miles.

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