TSB: CHRYSLER COUPE, DIAMANTE, ER TRANSIT, LEGACY, MVP EF, MVP ER, OUTBACK, SEBRING, SPYDER, STRATUS, SUZUKI, UNKNOWN, VOLVO (1999–2006)

Bulletin 12 — October 1, 2000

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID12
ManufacturerCHRYSLER
ModelsCOUPE, DIAMANTE, ER TRANSIT, LEGACY, MVP EF, MVP ER, OUTBACK, SEBRING, SPYDER, STRATUS, SUZUKI, UNKNOWN, VOLVO
Model Years1999–2006
Date IssuedOctober 1, 2000
Date Added to NHTSAApril 18, 2008
ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Vehicles Affected30 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

2004 MODEL YEAR UPDATES. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
SUBARU LEGACY 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBARU OUTBACK 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBARU LEGACY 2005 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
SUBARU LEGACY 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBARU LEGACY 2005 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SUBARU LEGACY 2005 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2004 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
DODGE STRATUS 2004 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE 2000 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE 1999 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MASERATI COUPE 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THOMAS ER TRANSIT 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
THOMAS MVP EF 022142 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
THOMAS MVP EF 021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
THOMAS MVP ER 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
MASERATI SPYDER 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUZUKI SUZUKI 100000 POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 160000 STRUCTURE
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
VOLVO VOLVO 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VOLVO VOLVO 350000 EQUIPMENT

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHRYSLER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (12) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.