Technical Service Bulletin 12-200-16R — 2014 SUBARU BRZ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 12-200-16R |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2014 SUBARU BRZ |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
Since the introduction of the BRZ, there have been a number of revisions to the rear combination lamps and their sealing gaskets (a.k.a. packing) to address varying customer concerns. Conditions ranging from the accumulation of water and condensation, to insect intrusion and lens / body cracking have all been addressed in previous bulletins. Recently, concerns about a cloudy appearance of the lens have created yet another bulletin. To help better organize these publications, all the related bulletins are being been condensed into this new release putting all the information in one place for easier reference. As listed in their chronological order, design changes and procedures have been developed to address customer concerns of: ? Condition 1: Condensation accumulation- inspection for possible cracking of lamp housing ? Condition 2: Condensation accumulation- flange (retaining) nut change for combination lamp assy. to prevent rear body panel distortion and increased gasket (packing) thickness to improve sealing. ? Condition 3: Trunk lid contacting (and in isolated cases cracking) the combination lamp assy. when closing- change to the trunk stoppers and trunk weatherstrip ? Condition 4: Insect intrusion inside the combination lamps- further revision to the lamp assy. and gasket ? Condition 5: Cloudy appearance of the lens- anti-fog coating applied at production to the inside of combination lamp lens.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2014 SUBARU BRZ
02-136-12R
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
06-68-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
12-251-18
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
07-120-17R
ENGINE
12-225-17
STRUCTURE
12-160-13R
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
12-160-13R
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
12-162-14R
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
02-166-17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12-200-16R
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS