2008 SUBARU Outback

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

8 Recalls for 2008 SUBARU Outback

Recall Date Component Summary
2020-01-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or “Zone A.”

These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-20.

2020-01-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or “Zone B.”

These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-20.

2020-01-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or “Zone C.”

These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-20.

2019-04-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WUF-91.

2016-10-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is WTM-73.

2015-05-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.

2014-06-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.

Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 2014 and second notifications will run through November 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s recall campaign number is WQK-47. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.

2013-03-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s recall campaign number is WQG-43.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 SUBARU Outback

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209 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 SUBARU Outback

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2010-04-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10328527
2021-05-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11415892
2021-05-10 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11415826
2021-04-15 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11408245
2016-11-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10924539
2016-11-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10925045
2016-11-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10926145
2016-10-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10916274
2016-10-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10915908
2016-10-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10916370
2017-06-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10993821
2017-05-30 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10992192
2017-05-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10991543
2017-04-18 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10979010
2017-03-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10968155
2017-03-20 ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10967192
2017-08-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11012952
2017-08-11 AIR BAGS | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11014554
2016-08-31 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10899763
2016-09-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10903525
2016-08-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10898479
2017-02-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10949106
2017-02-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10949251
2017-02-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10953690
2021-02-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11390985
2021-01-14 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11388236
2017-01-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10939641
2017-02-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10944929
2016-12-27 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10937604
2016-12-30 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10938852
2016-11-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10928062
2020-11-11 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11374141
2020-09-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11354169
2020-09-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11353628
2020-09-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11353789
2020-09-03 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11353002
2020-08-06 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11343703
2020-05-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11326368
2020-04-29 AIR BAGS | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11322692
2020-01-31 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11306337
2019-07-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11234288
2019-09-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11256936
2019-05-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11207106
2019-05-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11208836
2019-05-20 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11208597
2019-04-05 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11194124
2019-05-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11209527
2019-01-31 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11173250
2018-09-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11128199
2018-06-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11099819
2018-05-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11097428
2018-04-17 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11088584
2019-03-21 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11190523
2019-03-22 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11190660
2019-03-11 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11185797
2018-02-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11074497
2018-02-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11072418
2018-12-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11156024
2018-11-27 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11154261
2018-10-24 AIR BAGS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11142465
2018-07-29 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11114370
2018-06-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11102231
2018-06-18 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11102340
2018-01-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11065536
2018-01-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11062886
2017-12-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11056982
2017-12-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11052268
2017-10-23 AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11035894
2017-08-31 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11020944
2017-08-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11016306
2016-08-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10892278
2016-07-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10889013
2016-06-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10881780
2016-07-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10883133
2016-07-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10882906
2016-06-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10872389
2016-06-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10873082
2016-05-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10865608
2016-05-18 SEATS
ODI Number: 10865537
2016-05-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10871317
2016-04-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10861224
2016-04-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10853068
2016-03-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10852595
2016-03-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10850707
2016-03-22 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10851037
2016-04-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10852908
2016-03-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10846134
2016-03-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10850189
2016-03-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10849622
2016-03-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10839269
2016-02-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837788
2016-02-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837463
2016-02-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837429
2016-02-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837101
2016-02-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837215
2016-02-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837213
2016-02-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837336
2016-02-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10837015
2016-02-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10836659
2016-01-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10820652
2015-12-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10816210
2015-12-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10810672
2015-12-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10809095
2015-11-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10795283
2015-11-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10790543
2015-11-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10789512
2015-10-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10785107
2015-09-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10775344
2015-09-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10778443
2015-09-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10775953
2015-09-04 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10761622
2015-08-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10750242
2015-08-27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10759795
2015-07-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10744948
2015-06-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10731018
2015-06-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10721954
2015-05-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10715488
2015-05-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10715487
2015-04-19 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10706472
2015-04-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10713513
2015-04-10 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10705057
2015-03-27 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10702116
2015-03-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10693823
2015-03-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10693399
2015-03-02 STEERING | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10691663
2015-02-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10690457
2015-02-04 STRUCTURE | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10681213
2015-02-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10680982
2015-02-12 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10683065
2015-02-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10682393
2015-02-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10680831
2015-01-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10679991
2015-01-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10671919
2015-01-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10669760
2014-12-29 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10668661
2014-12-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10667011
2014-12-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10662444
2014-11-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10660018
2014-11-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10659622
2014-11-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10659053
2014-11-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10653675
2014-10-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10644758
2014-09-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10638394
2014-09-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10631141
2014-08-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10628035
2014-08-14 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10622351
2014-08-17 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10625888
2014-07-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10616172
2014-07-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10614524
2014-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10614682
2014-06-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10598402
2014-05-08 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10587339
2013-12-17 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10556437
2013-12-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10555783
2013-08-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10537867
2013-08-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10535963
2013-08-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10536262
2013-08-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10537953
2013-08-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10537950
2013-08-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10534660
2013-06-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10515795
2013-06-04 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10515123
2013-06-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10514620
2013-05-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10513068
2013-02-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10496109
2013-01-04 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10491450
2012-11-14 POWER TRAIN | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10484613
2012-10-13 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10479978
2012-10-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10478875
2012-08-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10473066
2012-07-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10467668
2012-07-18 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10466411
2012-06-07 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10460896
2012-04-12 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10454935
2012-02-12 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10447699
2012-02-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10447686
2011-10-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10430616
2011-08-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10423372
2011-04-13 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ODI Number: 10395819
2011-04-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10398135
2011-03-12 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10389930
2011-03-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10386095
2011-01-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10378290
2011-01-05 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10374740
2010-12-25 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10372386
2010-11-23 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10367221
2010-05-24 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10332060
2010-04-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10328527
2010-05-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10328667
2010-03-22 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10321336
2010-03-05 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10317279
2009-12-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10295462
2009-11-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10292872
2009-08-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10279627
2009-08-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10281348
2009-07-03 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10275719
2009-06-04 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10272886
2009-05-15 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10268806
2009-01-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10255776
2008-10-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 10244549
2008-10-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10245572
2008-09-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10243322
2008-07-08 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10233493
2008-05-01 EQUIPMENT | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10226372
2008-03-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10222730
2008-03-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10222714
2008-02-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10218009
2007-12-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10213195
2007-12-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
ODI Number: 10212354
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91 Service Alerts for 2008 SUBARU Outback

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2022-03-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

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2021-01-12 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

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2021-01-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

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2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-05-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.

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2021-05-14 140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.

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2017-07-11 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 100,127 vehicles including certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo models only) and 2009-2013 model year Forester (turbo models o

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2021-01-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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2020-08-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

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2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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2020-02-04 140000 AIR BAGS

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200

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2020-03-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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2020-03-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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2020-03-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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2020-01-15 140000 AIR BAGS

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-01-15 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-01-06 140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).

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2020-01-06 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).

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2019-04-30 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019. Owners with a valid email address on file will also be notified by email. Subaru retailers with affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their

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2019-04-30 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019. Owners with a valid email address on file will also be notified by email. Subaru retailers with affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their

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2019-04-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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2019-04-30 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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2019-04-30 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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2019-04-12 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicl

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2019-04-12 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicl

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2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

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2019-05-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2018-10-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2018-10-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2016-04-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-02-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic

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2018-02-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic

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2015-06-03 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec

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2016-04-12 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta

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2018-02-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-05-30 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Update: Subaru Recall Campaign WQG43: Brake Line Corrosion On March 27, 2013, Subaru of America, Inc. announced that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on the following affected vehicles. These vehicles may have been m

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2013-05-30 034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2005-2009 model year Subaru Legacy/Outback vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the ?salt-belt? states li

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2013-05-22 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr

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2013-05-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr

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2017-12-27 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Limited Warranty coverage of the instrument panel (IP) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles lis

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2016-05-06 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

New Car Limited Warranty coverage of the instrument panel (IP) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years/regardless of miles from original start date. This warranty extension will cover a ONE TIME replacemen

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2016-09-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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2017-02-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2.5 Liter N/A engine only. REVISED. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. A modification to the Engine Control Module software logic has been developed to impr

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2017-02-06 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

2.5 Liter N/A engine only. REVISED. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. A modification to the Engine Control Module software logic has been developed to impr

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2017-02-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

REVISED. CA PZEV SPEC MODELS ONLY. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. Under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway/uphill driving an

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2016-12-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability

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2016-02-10 140000 AIR BAGS

Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those

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2016-11-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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2013-03-27 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2013-01-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2013-01-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-10-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBARU: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT REVISION OF AIR INTAKE DUCT FOR TURBOCHARGER WHERE INSULATOR PORTION OF DUCT SEPARATES FROM DUCT AND LEAKS BOOST PRESSURE, LOSS OF POWER AND INCREASED SOUND LEVELS OCCURS. MODEL 2005-12 LEGACY, OU

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2011-03-23 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO DEGRADE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM

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2011-03-23 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO DEGRADE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM

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2013-01-01 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

SUBARU: OVER TIME, FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER EFFICIENCY DEGRADES BEYOND AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL AND RELEASES AIR POLLUTANTS THAT REQUIRES THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO BE REPLACED AND ECM TO BE REPROGRAMMED. MODELS 2008-2009 LEGACY, OUTBAC

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2014-07-10 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

WQK-47 – BRAKE LINE CORROSION PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

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2015-12-22 140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODE

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2015-12-22 140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMI

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2015-12-18 140000 AIR BAGS

SUBJECT: UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQ

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2015-12-18 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SUBJECT: UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQ

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2014-01-15 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED

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2009-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING. UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE DRIVING PATTERNS, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY/UPHILL DRIVING AND/OR ACCELERATING WITH HIGH ENGINE REVOLU

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2009-10-01 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING. UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE DRIVING PATTERNS, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY/UPHILL DRIVING AND/OR ACCELERATING WITH HIGH ENGINE REVOLU

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2009-10-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING. UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE DRIVING PATTERNS, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY/UPHILL DRIVING AND/OR ACCELERATING WITH HIGH ENGINE REVOLU

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2014-10-23 010000 STEERING

REVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071

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2014-10-23 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

REVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071

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2011-02-03 190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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2012-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS

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2012-12-11 105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY.

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2014-01-29 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. THE INFORMATION IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5AT TRANSMISSIONS AND RELATES TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE LOCK-U

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2014-01-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. THE INFORMATION IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5AT TRANSMISSIONS AND RELATES TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE LOCK-U

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2015-03-02 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

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2014-07-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2015-09-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH C

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2015-09-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH C

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2012-10-25 147000 AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG

SUBARU: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING COUNTERFEIT AIR BAGS, BEING USED AS REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTALLED IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2008-2011 LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA, FORESTER. *PE

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