2015 SUBARU Forester

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

3 Recalls for 2015 SUBARU Forester

Recall Date Component Summary
2019-10-03 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WUM-98.

2019-02-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WUE-90.

2016-03-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is WTA-62.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2015 SUBARU Forester

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2021-11-08 tire
2021-04-10 other

432 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2015 SUBARU Forester

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Date Component  
2021-05-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11415816
2021-04-25 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11413873
2021-04-21 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11413243
2020-06-23 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11330346
2021-04-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11407997
2021-04-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11407472
2021-04-10 SEAT BELTS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11407410
2018-12-17 STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
ODI Number: 11162001
2021-03-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11404029
2021-03-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11403535
2021-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11403754
2021-03-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11402857
2021-03-10 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11400212
2021-03-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11398669
2021-02-26 STEERING
ODI Number: 11398042
2021-02-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
ODI Number: 11398019
2021-02-23 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11397488
2021-02-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11397737
2021-02-23 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11397488
2021-02-12 SEATS
ODI Number: 11395933
2021-02-13 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11396068
2021-02-12 SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11396003
2016-11-11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10925499
2016-11-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10923971
2016-10-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10918194
2016-10-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10919048
2016-10-09 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10914934
2016-10-13 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10915747
2016-09-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10910090
2016-09-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10909572
2016-10-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10910957
2017-07-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11003834
2017-07-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11003831
2017-07-08 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11003774
2017-06-26 ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING
ODI Number: 11001474
2017-06-23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11000783
2017-06-20 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11000208
2017-06-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10995106
2017-06-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10995757
2017-06-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10995726
2017-05-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10992367
2017-06-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10993227
2017-05-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10981572
2017-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10979958
2017-08-13 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11014922
2017-08-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11014756
2017-08-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11013645
2017-07-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11011139
2017-07-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11010079
2016-09-12 ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10905761
2016-08-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10896525
2016-08-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10897051
2016-08-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10898109
2016-08-19 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10897197
2016-08-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10898057
2016-08-10 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10894948
2016-08-08 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10894174
2018-04-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10965628
2017-03-08 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10959510
2017-02-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10954202
2017-01-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10946841
2021-02-06 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11394985
2021-02-11 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11395689
2021-01-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11387745
2020-12-25 TIRES
ODI Number: 11384933
2021-01-10 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11387436
2020-12-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11382959
2020-12-04 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11377910
2020-12-11 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11383050
2020-12-22 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11384574
2020-11-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11375871
2017-01-07 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10940312
2017-01-07 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10940310
2017-01-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10939773
2016-12-19 ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10936319
2016-12-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10938635
2016-12-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10930295
2016-12-16 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10935622
2016-11-21 ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10927302
2020-11-01 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11372535
2020-10-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11364586
2020-10-14 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11364373
2020-10-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11365324
2020-09-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11361737
2020-09-24 POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11360939
2020-10-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11362755
2020-09-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11355729
2020-09-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 11354165
2020-09-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11360088
2020-09-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11360086
2020-09-22 ENGINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11360498
2020-09-19 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11359985
2020-09-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 11353925
2020-08-19 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11350279
2020-08-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11349401
2020-07-31 POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11342521
2020-08-07 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11343926
2020-07-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11342445
2020-07-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11342275
2020-07-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11342563
2020-07-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11339794
2020-07-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11337720
2020-07-06 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11337685
2020-07-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11337338
2020-07-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11337281
2020-06-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11331380
2020-06-22 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11330114
2020-06-23 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11330366
2020-06-23 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11330346
2020-05-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11325528
2020-06-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11326973
2020-05-27 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11326210
2020-05-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11325115
2020-05-19 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11325095
2020-05-31 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11326676
2020-05-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11323202
2020-05-06 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11323491
2020-04-04 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11320178
2020-03-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11319699
2020-03-16 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11318234
2020-03-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11316878
2020-03-15 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11318167
2020-03-08 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11316824
2020-03-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11317314
2020-03-14 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11318071
2020-02-20 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ODI Number: 11310347
2020-02-24 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11311030
2020-02-21 ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11310611
2020-02-29 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ODI Number: 11312228
2020-02-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11312208
2020-02-27 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ODI Number: 11311875
2020-01-29 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11302918
2020-01-26 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11301917
2020-01-14 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11299327
2020-01-20 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | SEATS
ODI Number: 11300528
2020-01-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11299582
2020-01-22 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11301253
2020-01-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11301412
2020-01-22 ENGINE | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11301239
2020-01-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11299413
2020-01-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11298912
2020-01-23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11301397
2020-01-19 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11300308
2020-01-06 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11297365
2019-12-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11292168
2020-01-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11297748
2020-01-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11297188
2020-01-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11298371
2020-01-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11298750
2020-01-10 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11298507
2020-01-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11297690
2020-01-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11297262
2020-01-02 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11296719
2019-12-24 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11291101
2019-12-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11290918
2019-12-21 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11290579
2019-12-27 STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11291430
2019-12-19 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11290161
2019-12-16 ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11289256
2019-12-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11290412
2019-12-23 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11290811
2019-12-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11287424
2019-12-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11286793
2019-12-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11288567
2019-11-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11282041
2019-11-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11281366
2019-11-17 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11280656
2019-11-21 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11281498
2019-11-14 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11280168
2019-11-04 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11278117
2019-11-09 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11279189
2019-11-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11279835
2019-10-24 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11270582
2019-10-29 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11276856
2019-10-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11270564
2019-10-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11271611
2019-10-21 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11269870
2019-10-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11277110
2019-10-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11276933
2019-08-23 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11246092
2019-08-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11252297
2019-08-26 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11246367
2019-08-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | STEERING
ODI Number: 11243965
2019-08-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11243062
2019-08-11 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11243056
2019-08-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11243536
2019-08-15 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11244220
2019-08-13 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11243709
2019-08-16 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11244371
2019-08-12 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11243312
2019-08-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11243821
2019-08-15 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 11244162
2019-08-04 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11241594
2019-07-30 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11240707
2019-07-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11240517
2019-07-29 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11240426
2019-07-15 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11232006
2019-07-16 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11232455
2019-07-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11234451
2019-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11233416
2019-07-19 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11233413
2019-10-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11266601
2019-09-25 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11258166
2019-10-03 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11265857
2019-09-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11258963
2019-10-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11265825
2019-09-17 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11256127
2019-09-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11256614
2019-09-23 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11257471
2019-09-02 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11252758
2019-09-07 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11253764
2019-09-02 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11252777
2019-09-06 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11253713
2019-09-11 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11254614
2019-05-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11206952
2019-05-14 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11207480
2019-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11208168
2019-05-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11207462
2019-05-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11208677
2019-05-16 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11207979
2019-05-15 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11207815
2019-05-12 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11207098
2019-05-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11207242
2019-05-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11209186
2019-05-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11208096
2019-04-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11204799
2019-04-27 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11204151
2019-05-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11205039
2019-04-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11204462
2019-05-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11205881
2019-04-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11204823
2019-04-16 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11196736
2019-04-13 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11196066
2019-04-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11203065
2019-04-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11196155
2019-04-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11195022
2019-04-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11193964
2019-07-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11230504
2019-07-08 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11230153
2019-07-08 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11230248
2019-07-08 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 11230231
2019-07-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11229456
2019-06-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11221244
2019-06-21 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11221664
2019-06-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11221313
2019-07-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11228592
2019-06-21 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11221779
2019-06-24 SERVICE BRAKES | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11222109
2019-07-01 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11228706
2019-06-10 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11219122
2019-06-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11218658
2019-06-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11218295
2019-06-09 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11218768
2019-06-06 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11218406
2019-05-24 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11209604
2019-05-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11210512
2019-06-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11217996
2019-06-03 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11217447
2019-06-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 11218105
2019-06-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11218095
2019-01-30 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11173089
2019-01-28 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11172455
2019-01-10 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11166389
2019-01-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11165267
2018-12-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11163206
2018-12-14 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11160488
2018-12-17 STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
ODI Number: 11162001
2018-12-19 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11162482
2018-12-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11161215
2018-10-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11132733
2018-09-27 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11131978
2018-09-25 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11131162
2018-09-13 SERVICE BRAKES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11129406
2018-09-06 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11127966
2018-08-31 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11123637
2018-08-27 AIR BAGS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11122707
2018-08-19 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11120956
2018-08-19 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11120943
2018-06-14 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11101824
2018-06-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11099502
2018-05-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11097149
2018-05-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11094140
2018-05-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11097862
2018-05-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11097841
2018-04-14 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11085048
2018-04-14 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11085039
2019-03-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11190357
2019-03-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11191409
2019-03-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11186110
2019-03-16 POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11187190
2019-03-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11185128
2019-03-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11184256
2019-03-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11186520
2019-03-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11185688
2019-03-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11184209
2019-03-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11185037
2019-02-23 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | SEAT BELTS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11182111
2019-03-01 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11183345
2019-02-10 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11176023
2019-02-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11180646
2019-02-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11176274
2019-02-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11180891
2019-02-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11180863
2018-03-30 SEATS
ODI Number: 11082160
2018-04-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11082471
2018-11-29 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11154770
2018-12-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11156624
2018-11-10 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11150717
2018-11-07 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11149972
2018-11-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11150103
2018-11-07 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11149916
2018-11-07 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11150012
2018-10-25 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11142627
2018-10-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11141213
2018-08-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11118875
2018-08-02 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11115477
2018-08-10 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11118921
2018-08-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11118917
2018-07-27 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11114097
2018-07-23 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 11113157
2018-07-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11114057
2018-07-20 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11112756
2018-07-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11114170
2018-07-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11110728
2018-07-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11109975
2018-06-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11102645
2018-07-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11104959
2018-01-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11065013
2018-01-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11064593
2018-01-31 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11066129
2018-01-11 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11062275
2018-01-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11060701
2017-12-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11057652
2017-12-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11056652
2017-12-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11056548
2017-12-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11055680
2017-11-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11051419
2017-11-30 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11051387
2017-10-31 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11041769
2017-10-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11034423
2017-10-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11031999
2017-10-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11032092
2017-09-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11030102
2017-09-21 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11024770
2017-09-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11023906
2017-09-10 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11022540
2017-09-06 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11021819
2017-08-16 ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11015704
2017-08-18 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11016142
2017-08-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11015732
2016-07-30 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10891818
2016-07-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10885259
2016-07-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10882046
2016-06-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10877056
2016-06-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10876085
2016-06-15 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 10874333
2016-06-01 AIR BAGS | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10871945
2016-05-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10863249
2016-05-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10863711
2016-04-18 STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10860015
2016-04-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10853245
2016-03-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10852582
2016-03-09 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10845802
2016-03-04 AIR BAGS | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING
ODI Number: 10839979
2016-03-06 STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10840115
2016-03-16 ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10849994
2016-02-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10836928
2016-02-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10838631
2016-02-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10838461
2016-02-04 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10824223
2016-01-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10822614
2016-01-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10821572
2016-01-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10820863
2015-12-28 SERVICE BRAKES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10816534
2015-12-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10808176
2015-12-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10808561
2015-12-01 POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10807712
2015-11-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10787913
2015-10-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10779525
2015-10-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10781256
2015-09-18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10765083
2015-09-19 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10765298
2015-08-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10758786
2015-08-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10760335
2015-08-21 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10750259
2015-08-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10750097
2015-08-14 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ODI Number: 10748642
2015-08-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10748076
2015-08-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10747452
2015-08-10 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10747599
2015-08-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10748656
2015-08-19 AIR BAGS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10749912
2015-08-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10747238
2015-07-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10732748
2015-06-13 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10725081
2015-06-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10725836
2015-06-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10724697
2015-05-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10722246
2015-06-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10724031
2015-06-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10722959
2015-06-10 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10724486
2015-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10716932
2015-05-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10715155
2015-05-12 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10716073
2015-04-18 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10706436
2015-03-31 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10702925
2015-03-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10693992
2015-03-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10693778
2015-02-20 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODI Number: 10689717
2015-02-24 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10690478
2015-02-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10690285
2015-02-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10681867
2015-02-09 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10682364
2015-02-12 TIRES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10682865
2015-01-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10679966
2015-01-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10678454
2015-01-21 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10677046
2015-01-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10672763
2015-02-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10666941
2014-12-19 AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10667330
2014-12-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10669126
2014-12-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10662955
2014-11-13 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10654869
2014-10-03 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10641030
2014-09-03 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10630298
2014-05-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10595021
2020-09-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11355100
2020-06-08 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11327700
2019-04-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11194400
2019-12-01 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11283200
2018-05-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 11091600
2015-05-21 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10717900
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0 Investigations for 2015 SUBARU Forester

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

487 Service Alerts for 2015 SUBARU Forester

Date Description
2022-07-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.

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

2022-07-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.

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

2022-07-11 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.

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

2022-07-05 020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.

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

2022-07-05 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.

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

2022-05-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC C2521 and/or DTC 21.

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

2022-05-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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

2022-05-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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

2022-05-18 150000 SEAT BELTS

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.

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

2022-05-23 220000 SEATS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.

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

2022-04-06 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.

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

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).

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

2021-09-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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

2022-01-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

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

2022-01-02 061571 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG

This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

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

2021-12-21 020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.

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

2021-11-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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

2021-10-14 050000 PARKING BRAKE

(Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback

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

2021-10-14 100000 POWER TRAIN

(Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback

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

2021-10-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

(Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback

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

2021-10-14 050000 PARKING BRAKE

(Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle⿿s CVT Parking Brake Switch.

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

2021-10-14 100000 POWER TRAIN

(Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle⿿s CVT Parking Brake Switch.

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

2021-10-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

(Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle⿿s CVT Parking Brake Switch.

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

2021-10-27 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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

2021-10-27 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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

2021-10-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.

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

2021-10-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.

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

2021-10-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.

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

2021-10-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.

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

2021-10-19 050000 PARKING BRAKE

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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

2021-10-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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

2021-02-19 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /

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

2021-02-22 204000 WHEELS:HUB

This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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

2021-02-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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

2021-02-22 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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

2021-09-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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

2021-09-24 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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

2021-09-29 200000 WHEELS

This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

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

2021-01-19 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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

2021-01-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.

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

2021-01-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

2021-01-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

2021-01-12 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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

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

2021-01-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

2021-01-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

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

2021-08-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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

2021-08-04 150000 SEAT BELTS

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.

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

2021-08-04 220000 SEATS

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.

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

2021-08-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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

2021-08-30 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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

2021-07-27 010000 STEERING

As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcingan extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) GearBox Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehic

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

2021-07-26 010000 STEERING

As part of Subaru of America⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle⿿s Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly.

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

2021-07-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

As part of Subaru of America⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle⿿s Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly.

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

2021-07-26 010000 STEERING

As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.

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

2021-07-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.

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

2021-07-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7⿝ Navigation and 7⿝ Display Audio head units.

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

2021-07-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7⿝ Navigation and 7⿝ Display Audio head units.

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

2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

2021-06-25 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ⿿Gen 2⿝ and ⿿Gen 2.1⿝ F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.

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

2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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

2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

2021-06-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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

2021-06-23 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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

2021-06-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.

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

2021-06-07 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.

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

2021-06-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7⿝ Navigation and 7⿝ Display Audio head units.

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

2021-06-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.

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

2021-05-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7⿝ Navigation and 7⿝ Display Audio head units.

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

2021-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7⿝ Navigation and 7⿝ Display Audio head units.

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

2021-05-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components.

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

2021-05-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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

2021-04-13 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /

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

2021-03-31 020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin announces a design change made to the forward bushing used in the front lower control arm to address customer concerns of a rattle-type sound and / or a possible vibration felt in the steering wheel.

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

2020-10-09 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

We recently informed retailers and customers of an extension to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 2014-2018 Forester Rear Gate Stays.

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

2020-12-15 150000 SEAT BELTS

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.

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

2020-12-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

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

2020-12-15 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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

2021-02-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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

2021-02-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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

2021-02-22 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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

2021-02-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /

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

2021-02-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /

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

2014-04-22 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

REVISED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR DTCS C1531 AND C0054

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

2021-01-26 220000 SEATS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.

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

2020-12-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

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

2020-12-15 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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

2020-12-02 200000 WHEELS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.

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

2021-01-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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

2021-01-12 150000 SEAT BELTS

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.

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

2021-01-12 220000 SEATS

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.

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

2021-01-19 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.

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

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.

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

2021-02-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the ori

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

2021-02-01 160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for the roof spoiler.

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

2021-02-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a rattling-type sound\ coming from the defroster vent grille area of the instrument panel (IP) near the base of the windshield.

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

2021-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator’s current output outside of the specified limits.

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

2021-02-01 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.

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

2020-11-09 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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

2020-12-15 200000 WHEELS

This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

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

2021-01-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /

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

2020-12-15 150000 SEAT BELTS

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.

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

2020-12-15 220000 SEATS

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.

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

2021-01-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier, and/or upper oil pan.

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

2020-12-02 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.

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

2020-12-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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

2020-05-13 022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.

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

2020-05-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7″ Navigation and 7″ display audio head units.

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

2020-05-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7″ Navigation and 7″ display audio head units.

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

2020-05-08 150000 SEAT BELTS

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.

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

2020-05-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

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

2020-05-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.

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

2020-05-05 220000 SEATS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.

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

2020-05-05 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.

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

2020-08-31 160000 STRUCTURE

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years. This will apply to Forester models with or without the power rea

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

2016-08-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

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

2016-08-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

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

2016-08-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

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

2016-08-12 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator?s current output outside of the specified limits.

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

2016-08-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator?s current output outside of the specified limits.

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

2020-10-29 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.

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

2020-10-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years.

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

2020-10-09 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years.

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

2020-10-09 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years.

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

2020-10-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years.

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

2020-10-09 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

We recently informed retailers and customers of an extension to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 2014-2018 Forester Rear Gate Stays.

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

2020-10-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

We recently informed retailers and customers of an extension to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 2014-2018 Forester Rear Gate Stays.

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

2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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

2020-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.

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

2020-08-31 200000 WHEELS

This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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

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.

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

2019-11-08 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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

2019-11-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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

2019-11-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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

2020-01-31 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

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

2020-01-31 130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

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

2020-01-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

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

2020-01-31 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

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

2019-12-05 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/ voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the fornt exhaust pip nuts.

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

2019-12-04 220000 SEATS

Customer concern claim submission for WUM-98 prior to supply of harness (recall) parts.

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

2019-12-10 220000 SEATS

WUM-98 Harness (Recall) parts. Harness inventory (Part# 64084SG23A) is now available and must be ordered through PRIME– Retailer order levels are on Subarnet under Recalls & Campaigns. If available, seat cushions can continue to be ordered

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

2019-11-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.

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

2019-11-21 140000 AIR BAGS

Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.

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

2019-11-21 220000 SEATS

Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.

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

2019-11-21 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.

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

2019-12-13 220000 SEATS

Harness inventory (Part# 64084SG23A) is now available and must be ordered through PRIME — Retailer order levels are on Subarunet under Recalls & Campaigns. If available, seat cushions can continue to be ordered and used to satisfy the reca

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

2019-12-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totall

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

2019-12-13 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totall

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

2020-02-07 020000 SUSPENSION

Owner notification WUT-05 Forester rear coil springs customer satisfaction service program.

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

2020-02-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emission recall.

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

2020-02-07 140000 AIR BAGS

Owner notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.

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

2020-03-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.

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

2020-03-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.

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

2020-03-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

2020-03-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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

2020-03-02 140000 AIR BAGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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

2020-03-02 220000 SEATS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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

2020-02-07 020000 SUSPENSION

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.

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

2020-02-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and a corresponding installation procedure which will allow Bluetooth pairing to be completed successfully when using voice commands on the Clarion audio units listed.

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

2020-02-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2″ display.

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

2020-02-21 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces availability of new shift forks and the corresponding sleeve and hub assembly to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling / vibration -type sound from the shift knob. The sound is primarily reported while dri

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

2020-01-30 020000 SUSPENSION

This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the rear suspension coil springs used on the models listed.

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

2020-01-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the rear suspension coil springs used on the models listed.

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

2020-01-22 020000 SUSPENSION

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.

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

2020-01-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.

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

2020-01-20 020000 SUSPENSION

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.

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

2020-01-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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

2020-01-17 140000 AIR BAGS

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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

2020-01-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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2020-01-17 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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2020-01-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness

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2020-01-06 140000 AIR BAGS

The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness

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2020-01-06 220000 SEATS

The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness

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2020-03-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-10 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-06 020000 SUSPENSION

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.

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2019-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Parts availabilty for Forester Occupant Detection System (WUM-98). Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce immediate availbilty and release of current stock of Forester seat cushions.

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2019-11-01 220000 SEATS

Parts availabilty for Forester Occupant Detection System (WUM-98). Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce immediate availbilty and release of current stock of Forester seat cushions.

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2019-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Updated- Retailer preowned reimbursement program WUM-98 Forester Occupant Detection System (ODS).

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2019-11-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated- Retailer preowned reimbursement program WUM-98 Forester Occupant Detection System (ODS).

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2019-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

To assist with customer inquiries regarding the ODS recall, please use the attached list of answers to questions you can expect in the coming days.

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2019-11-01 140000 AIR BAGS

To assist with customer inquiries regarding the ODS recall, please use the attached list of answers to questions you can expect in the coming days.

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2020-03-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update: Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emissions recall.

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2020-02-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new logic will address isolated concerns of a hard start condition occurring in cold weather (+10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) and

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2020-02-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new logic will address isolated concerns of a hard start condition occurring in cold weather (+10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) and

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2020-03-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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2020-03-19 140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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2020-03-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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2020-03-19 200000 WHEELS

This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.

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2020-03-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.

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2019-10-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America Inc.. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 365,515 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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2019-10-08 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Subaru of America Inc.. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 365,515 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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2019-10-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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2019-10-22 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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2019-10-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 355,151 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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

2019-10-08 140000 AIR BAGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 355,151 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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

2019-10-08 141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 355,151 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal

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2020-02-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Avaiability of 64084SG23A- WUM-98 Sensor Harness kit has stabilized and sufficient quantities are currently available to complete all remaining repairs for this recall.

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2019-12-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7⿝ Navigation and 7⿝ Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-reco
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2019-10-08 140000 AIR BAGS

To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assista

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2019-10-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assista

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2019-10-08 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assista

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2019-09-30 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates. Under certain circumstances, some customers may have a concern regarding a howling-type sound from the rear of the vehicle later diagnosed as a faulty

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2019-09-30 200000 WHEELS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates. Under certain circumstances, some customers may have a concern regarding a howling-type sound from the rear of the vehicle later diagnosed as a faulty

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2019-09-30 130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front door glass run channels. Water can enter the run channels and cause a stick-slip (judder) condition to occur as the door glass opens and closes. The judder is transferred through t

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2019-09-20 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan. There are five areas that sho

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2019-04-23 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn

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2019-04-23 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn

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2019-05-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ? Power windows inoperative from the driver?s door master and / or passenger front door switch ? Unable to re

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2019-05-02 130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ? Power windows inoperative from the driver?s door master and / or passenger front door switch ? Unable to re

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2019-03-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service information bulletin announces a design change made to the Cargo Net ? Rear Replacement Hardware Kit (F551SAG301). The new part number is F551SAN010. The change was made to address concerns regarding the ?mushroom? anchors eith

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2019-03-13 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service information bulletin announces a design change made to the Cargo Net ? Rear Replacement Hardware Kit (F551SAG301). The new part number is F551SAN010. The change was made to address concerns regarding the ?mushroom? anchors eith

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2019-03-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

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2019-03-08 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

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2019-03-01 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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2019-08-08 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to reduce customer concerns of excessive brake squeal. This new kit eliminates the ⿿slotted⿝ shim which previously was installed betw

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2019-05-08 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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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.

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2019-04-24 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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2019-04-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units.

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2019-04-25 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units.

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2019-04-25 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units.

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2019-06-27 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

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2019-08-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policie

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2019-08-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policie

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2019-03-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it i

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2019-03-04 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it i

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2019-03-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it i

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2019-07-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOA has received multiple requests for additional 83399Fj000rt BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH tools and now has sufficient stock to allow retailers to place orders for single tools.

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2019-07-09 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SOA has received multiple requests for additional 83399Fj000rt BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH tools and now has sufficient stock to allow retailers to place orders for single tools.

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2019-07-09 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

SOA has received multiple requests for additional 83399Fj000rt BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH tools and now has sufficient stock to allow retailers to place orders for single tools.

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2019-07-09 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

SOA has received multiple requests for additional 83399Fj000rt BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH tools and now has sufficient stock to allow retailers to place orders for single tools.

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2019-05-28 160000 STRUCTURE

This Service Information bulletin provides a revised Step to follow when diagnosing a DTC B2513- LATCH CONDITION FAILURE. The number of wiring checks found in Step 9 has been reduced from six to three as shown in the illustration below. The

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2019-05-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin provides a revised Step to follow when diagnosing a DTC B2513- LATCH CONDITION FAILURE. The number of wiring checks found in Step 9 has been reduced from six to three as shown in the illustration below. The

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2019-05-28 160000 STRUCTURE

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the TGV assemblies used on the Forester Turbo models and WRXs listed above. Condensation resulting from EGR system operation may enter the area between the TGV shaft and be

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2019-05-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the TGV assemblies used on the Forester Turbo models and WRXs listed above. Condensation resulting from EGR system operation may enter the area between the TGV shaft and be

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2019-07-23 020000 SUSPENSION

This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the rear subframe retaining bolts used on the models listed above. The design changes provide the bolt with an increased durability against rust.

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2019-07-23 160000 STRUCTURE

This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the rear subframe retaining bolts used on the models listed above. The design changes provide the bolt with an increased durability against rust.

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2019-07-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ⿢ Power windows inoperative from the driver⿿s door master and / or passenger front door switch ⿢ Unabl
07-15

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2019-07-12 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ⿢ Power windows inoperative from the driver⿿s door master and / or passenger front door switch ⿢ Unabl
07-15

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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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2019-07-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

All 2015-2017 MY vehicles with Fujitsu TEN (F10) 7in. Multimedia Navigation (AVN) & Display Audio Units. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when

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2019-07-26 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

All 2015-2017 MY vehicles with Fujitsu TEN (F10) 7in. Multimedia Navigation (AVN) & Display Audio Units. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when

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

2019-02-20 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of: ? Spark knock (ping) during high intake air temperature operation ? Surge on acceleration due to phantom

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2019-02-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati

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2019-02-20 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati

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2019-02-20 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati

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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")

2019-01-11 010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging

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

2019-01-11 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging

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

2019-01-11 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging

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")

2018-10-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.

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2018-10-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.

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2018-10-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.

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2018-10-09 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There

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2018-10-09 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There

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2018-10-02 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded C

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

2018-10-02 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded C

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

2018-10-09 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There

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

2018-10-09 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There

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

2018-10-09 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There

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

2018-10-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded C

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

2018-10-02 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded C

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

2018-10-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded C

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

2018-12-21 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

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

2018-12-21 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

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

2018-12-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

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

2019-02-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.

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

2018-05-31 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed. The new shims incorporate a new laminated design w

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

2016-04-13 100000 POWER TRAIN

Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle

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

2016-04-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle

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

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

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")

2016-04-04 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Turbo models only. Service Procedure Bulletin. The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly replacing the turbocharger air intake duct. Inspection of the turbocharger air intake duct lot number (date) molded on the duct will be

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

2016-04-04 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Turbo models only. Service Procedure Bulletin. The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly replacing the turbocharger air intake duct. Inspection of the turbocharger air intake duct lot number (date) molded on the duct will be

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

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

Turbo models only. Service Procedure Bulletin. The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly replacing the turbocharger air intake duct. Inspection of the turbocharger air intake duct lot number (date) molded on the duct will be

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

2016-04-04 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Turbo models only. Subject: Update ? Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. Owner Notification: All potentially affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail on or around April 15, 2

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

2016-04-04 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Turbo models only. Subject: Update ? Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. Owner Notification: All potentially affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail on or around April 15, 2

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

2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Turbo models only. Subject: Update ? Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. Owner Notification: All potentially affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail on or around April 15, 2

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

2016-04-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Revised TSB. Models with “Gen 2” F10 Audio/Navigation Systems. ?Gen 2? & ?Gen 2.1? Operating Tips. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different s relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating

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

2018-02-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may

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

2018-02-06 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrence of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.

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

2018-02-06 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrence of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.

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

2018-02-06 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrence of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.

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

2018-02-13 160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with

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

2018-02-13 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with

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

2018-02-13 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with

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

2018-02-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may

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

2018-02-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may

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

2017-11-09 100000 POWER TRAIN

CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model

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

2017-11-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model

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

2017-11-09 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model

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

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

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

2016-04-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2.0L DIT Models. Revised Recall Bulletin. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer

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

2016-04-15 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2.0L DIT Models. Revised Recall Bulletin. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer

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

2016-04-25 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Although Fujitsu TEN (F10) Navigation units utilize an externally (faceplate) accessible MicroSD memory card, the MicroSD card used in Clarion display audio units is internal and not accessible. In the event a ?Check SD Memory Card? alert m

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

2016-04-25 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Although Fujitsu TEN (F10) Navigation units utilize an externally (faceplate) accessible MicroSD memory card, the MicroSD card used in Clarion display audio units is internal and not accessible. In the event a ?Check SD Memory Card? alert m

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

2016-04-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate

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

2016-04-14 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate

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

2016-04-18 220000 SEATS

This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760 / Sensor Mat Abnormal. This information replaces the current procedure until the Service Manual is updated in the near future.

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

2016-04-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760 / Sensor Mat Abnormal. This information replaces the current procedure until the Service Manual is updated in the near future.

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

2016-04-18 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760 / Sensor Mat Abnormal. This information replaces the current procedure until the Service Manual is updated in the near future.

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

2016-04-12 020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin announces a design change to the front strut mounts intended to address customer concerns of a popping-type sound which may be heard when making low speed turns.

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

2016-04-28 100000 POWER TRAIN

Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle

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

2016-04-28 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle

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

2016-04-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle

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

2016-11-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the USB connector inside the USB-AUX unit to address customer concerns of the USB cable becoming stuck and / or difficult to remove.

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

2016-11-30 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin announces a design change to the USB connector inside the USB-AUX unit to address customer concerns of the USB cable becoming stuck and / or difficult to remove.

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

2016-11-29 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new proced

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

2016-11-29 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new proced

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

2016-05-18 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.

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

2016-05-18 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.

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

2018-09-27 010000 STEERING

This Service Information bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or

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

2018-09-27 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A design change was made to the blower motor assembly to address the following customer concerns: ? Blower fan is either inoperative or only operates on high speed. ? Excessive rotational-type sound heard when the fan is operating.

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

2018-09-18 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s

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

2016-04-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

When ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. To assist with that, a new Bluetooth Interview Form is available to facilitate the completi

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

2016-04-26 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

When ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. To assist with that, a new Bluetooth Interview Form is available to facilitate the completi

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

2016-04-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

When ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. To assist with that, a new Bluetooth Interview Form is available to facilitate the completi

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

2016-04-14 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Oil Consumption Class Action Law Suit Frequently Asked Questions

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

2016-04-04 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. The turbocharger air intake duct on affected vehicles may have been produced with incorrect material that is susceptible to cracking.

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

2016-04-04 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. The turbocharger air intake duct on affected vehicles may have been produced with incorrect material that is susceptible to cracking.

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

2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. The turbocharger air intake duct on affected vehicles may have been produced with incorrect material that is susceptible to cracking.

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

2016-04-11 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

When ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. Exchange order entry will now request a date and time when condition was last duplicated. T

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

2016-04-27 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Oil Consumption Class Action Claim Notice Clarification VIN break point clarification Memo. Recently SOA has become aware of some retailer questions regarding the VIN breakpoint information supplied as part of the class action notice.

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

2018-02-06 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrences of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.

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

2018-06-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed to set and result in the related system?s warni

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

2018-06-20 010000 STEERING

This bulletin announces a design change made to the forward bushing used in the front lower control arm to address customer concerns of a rattle-type sound and / or a possible vibration felt in the steering wheel. The material for the cushi

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

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

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

2018-06-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati

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

2018-06-11 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.

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

2015-04-23 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before

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

2018-08-28 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

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

2018-08-24 020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a ?twisting? condition. This can occur while driving on r

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

2018-08-24 160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a ?twisting? condition. This can occur while driving on r

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

2018-08-22 220000 SEATS

This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795 as

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

2017-12-07 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795

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

2017-12-07 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795

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

2017-12-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated i

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

2017-12-15 140000 AIR BAGS

NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated i

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

2017-12-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated i

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2017-12-20 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display

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2017-12-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display

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2016-05-04 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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2016-04-29 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dated 4/29/2016 although posted on 5/2/2016. 2.0L DI Turbo models only. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engi

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2016-05-02 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7?

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2018-01-11 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

( 2017-2018MY Impreza – 5 Dr Only)

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2018-03-02 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec

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2018-03-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati

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2018-03-13 100000 POWER TRAIN

2010-15 Legacy/ Outback 2.5L NA CVT, 2015 Legacy/ Outback 3.6L NA CVT, 2012-15 Impreza 2.0L NA CVT, 2013-15 Crosstrek 2.0L NA CVT, 2014-15 Crosstrek Hybrid CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.5L NA CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.0L Turbo CVT 2015 WRX 2.0L Turbo

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2017-09-06 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Models with Manual HVAC Systems only. This Service Information bulletin provides precautions to use when removing the HVAC control panel to prevent damaging the blower fan speed switch. When removing the control panel, if the fan speed sw

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2017-09-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness co

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2017-09-22 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

EXCLUDES HYBRID MODELS. This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lub

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2018-03-28 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushi

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2018-03-28 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

On Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models, after re-connecting the battery, if the ignition switch is turned back ?ON? within one minute after the first time the ignition is turned ?OFF?, it becomes possible for the CEL to illuminate

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2018-03-28 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

On Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models, after re-connecting the battery, if the ignition switch is turned back ?ON? within one minute after the first time the ignition is turned ?OFF?, it becomes possible for the CEL to illuminate

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2018-03-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address isolated customer concerns of the green Hill Holder light blinking and cancel warning alarm sounding during cranking / starting the

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2018-03-06 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only), with 2.5L FB Engines, 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines, 20

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2018-03-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only), with 2.5L FB Engines, 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines, 20

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2018-01-22 358100 EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

This bulletin describes a design change to the center bracket component of the window regulator assembly. The change was made to address customer concerns of the front door glass shuddering while opening or closing. Moisture accumulation

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2018-01-24 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system

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2018-01-24 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system

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2017-10-12 220000 SEATS

This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760- Sensor Mat Abnormal and/or B1650- Occupant Classification System Malfunction. This information replaces the current procedu

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2017-10-02 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the rear combination lamps to address customer concerns of fogging or condensation accumulating on the inside surface of the lens. Six additional breathing holes have been add

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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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2016-09-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving engine idle roughness or,

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2016-09-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models. The engine management system is equipped with a back-up memory. When disconnecting t

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2017-02-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

REVISED. This bulletin announces a design change of the fuel injector used on 2.0L DIT models to prevent water intrusion. A new silicone rubber cover has been developed and incorporated into production for this purpose.

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2017-02-16 220000 SEATS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat outer hinge cover trim panels. In some cases, when exiting the vehicle, the trim panel may inadvertently get kicked and become dislodged from the seat cushion assembly. The sh

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2017-02-21 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS ONLY. REVISED. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and a corresponding installation procedure which will allow Bluetooth pairing to be completed successfully when using voice commands on the C

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2016-07-20 160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a “twisting” condition. This can occur while driving on

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2016-07-20 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a “twisting” condition. This can occur while driving on

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2016-07-11 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: All Models Equipped with CVT Transmissions. This Service Information bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist Technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.

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2017-04-20 100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT’

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2017-04-20 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT’

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2017-03-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the models listed above. There have been isolated cases where the sealer used between the upper oil pan and the crankcase has become dis

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2016-12-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin announces a design change of the fuel injector used on 2.0L DIT models to prevent water intrusion. A new silicone rubber cover has been developed and incorporated into production for this purpose.

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2016-12-30 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change of the fuel injector used on 2.0L DIT models to prevent water intrusion. A new silicone rubber cover has been developed and incorporated into production for this purpose.

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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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2016-12-16 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the shape of the rubber cap used on the flange nuts securing the sub-level sending unit to the fuel tank. In addition, two of the caps are now used in production instead of only one. T

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2016-12-14 100000 POWER TRAIN

Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source o

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2016-12-14 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source o

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2016-06-24 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

(ALL EXCEPT Hybrid Models) REVISED This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is

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2016-06-24 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

(ALL EXCEPT Hybrid Models) REVISED This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is

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2016-06-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate

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2016-06-14 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate

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2016-06-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate

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2016-02-29 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern: ? Rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, DTC P0300 may also be stored.

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2016-02-29 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern: ? Rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, DTC P0300 may also be stored.

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2016-02-25 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and opera

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2016-02-25 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and opera

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2016-02-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Revised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in Service Bulletins 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R and 02-145-

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2016-02-19 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This is to advise that the Subaru Claim System has been updated to accept claims for Emission repairs on vehicles with a salvage title. This coverage applies to all emission repairs within the warranty coverage period. Valid claims for salv

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2016-02-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a Service Program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2015 model year WRX vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0XT Forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged

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2016-02-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a Service Program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2015 model year WRX vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0XT Forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged

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2017-08-14 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

2.0L DIT Models Only. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving

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2017-08-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2.0L DIT Models Only. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving

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2017-08-16 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Polic

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2017-08-08 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

2.5L MODELS ONLY. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator’s current output outside of the specified limits.

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2017-06-21 100000 POWER TRAIN

CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model

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2017-06-21 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model

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2017-06-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of ECM reprogramming files designed to optimize the ECM for improving HVAC blower fan speed control. There have been a limited number of cases with reports describing the blower fan speed fluctuating /

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2017-06-15 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This bulletin announces availability of ECM reprogramming files designed to optimize the ECM for improving HVAC blower fan speed control. There have been a limited number of cases with reports describing the blower fan speed fluctuating /

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2017-06-26 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760- Sensor Mat Abnormal and/or B1650- Occupant Classification System Malfunction. This information replaces the current procedu

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2017-06-06 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for

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2017-06-15 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made to address customer concerns of a slipping belt (squeal or chirping) sound.

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2017-06-15 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made to address customer concerns of a slipping belt (squeal or chirping) sound.

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2017-06-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the models listed above. There have been isolated cases where the sealer used between the upper oil pan and the crankcase has become dis

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2016-07-28 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

This bulletin provides a procedure to address a limited number of customer concerns regarding a visible depression or dent which may be noticeable in the roof trim panel (head liner) over the front, center portion of the cargo area.

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2016-07-22 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. 2000-2500 RPM on light acceleration du

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2016-07-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. 2000-2500 RPM on light acceleration du

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2016-07-22 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. 2000-2500 RPM on light acceleration du

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2016-11-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Refer to bulletin for engine/transmission type. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for exce

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2016-11-21 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Refer to bulletin for engine/transmission type. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for exce

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2016-11-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Refer to bulletin for engine/transmission type. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for exce

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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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2016-11-10 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Turbo models only. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of: ? Spark knock (ping) during high intake air temperature operation ? Surge on accel

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2016-11-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Turbo models only. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of: ? Spark knock (ping) during high intake air temperature operation ? Surge on accel

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2016-11-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New Alternator Assembly. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator?s current output outside of the specified limits.

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2016-11-08 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

New Alternator Assembly. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator?s current output outside of the specified limits.

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2016-10-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2.0L DIT Models Only. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer

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2016-10-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

2.0L DIT Models Only. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer

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2016-10-19 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines – 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines – 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only) with 2.5L FB Engines – 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines –

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2014-09-26 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

AUDIO UNITS – 2015 EXCHANGE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AND PROCEDURES

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2014-09-24 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR DTC P0420

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2014-12-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-12-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2015-09-28 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE AVAILABILITY OF REMANUFACTURED CVT TRANSMISSIONS TO INCLUDE CROSSTREK, FORESTER AND IMPREZA APPLICATIONS. PLEASE CHECK APPLICATIONS AND AVAILABILITY THROUGH NORMAL PARTS CHANNELS PRIOR TO MAKING VEHI

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2015-05-28 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR CLAIMS POLICIE

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2015-05-27 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS.

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2015-05-27 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS.

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2014-05-16 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-05-16 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-03-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

DIAGNOSTICS FOR DTC B1500 AND U1500

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2014-10-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-11-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-10-28 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-10-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2015-08-10 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2015-08-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2015-03-25 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES AND A REVISED OIL LEVEL SWITCH TO OPTIMIZE THE ECM LOGIC FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL DETECTION IN THE EVENT OF FALSE OR PREMATURE LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. REVIS

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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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2015-12-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW REQUIREMENT REGARDING ONE-TIME USE PARTS WHICH MUST REPLACED WHENEVER DISCONNECTING OR REPLACING THE PRG ROD. THE SPRING STEEL RETAINING CLIPS (STOP RINGS) WHICH LOCK THE PRG ROD TO THE BALL

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2015-12-16 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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2015-12-14 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. IN ADDITION, A NEW RETAINING BOLT AND TIGHTENING TORQUE S

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2015-12-14 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. IN ADDITION, A NEW RETAINING BOLT AND TIGHTENING TORQUE S

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2016-01-15 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-

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2014-04-22 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

REVISED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR DTCS C1531 AND C0054

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2014-10-28 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ADDITIONS TO REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

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2015-10-12 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN DIAGNOSING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) -RELATED DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. IF THE BLS IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE.

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2015-10-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RESETTING THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD. WHENEVER REPLACING THE MFD AND / OR COMBINATION METER, THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD MUST BE RESET F

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2015-10-02 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RESETTING THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD. WHENEVER REPLACING THE MFD AND / OR COMBINATION METER, THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD MUST BE RESET F

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2016-02-24 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR WRX VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2014 AND 2015 MODEL YEAR 2.0XT FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0 LITER TURBOCHARGED

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2016-02-05 092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SERVES AS A REMINDER TO ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES WHEN DIAGNOSIS OF A DTC B1500 LEADS TO REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY MAIN AND / OR SUB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR.

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2014-02-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP.

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2014-02-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP.

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2014-02-20 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP.

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2015-01-22 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE FLANGED MOUNTING NUTS SECURING THE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLIES TO THE VEHICLE BODY. THE CHANGE WAS MADE TO ENHANCE ASSEMBLY LINE EFFICIENCY.

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2015-03-04 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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2016-02-25 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERA

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2014-03-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

DIAGNOSTICS FOR DTC B1500 AND U1500

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2014-03-07 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OIL CHANGE INTERVAL UPDATE BEGINNING WITH 2015 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES

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2015-08-21 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. THE TABLES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BEC

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2015-08-21 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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2015-08-10 284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

THERE HAVE BEEN A SMALL NUMBER OF REPORTS STATING THE FINISH OF THE EYESIGHT STEREO CAMERA TRIM COVER IS PEELING. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE PAINT MATERIAL TO ELIMINATE THE CONDITION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE REPLACEMEN

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2015-08-10 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE PROPE

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2015-08-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE PROPE

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2015-08-10 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE PROPE

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2014-05-23 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-05-23 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2014-11-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

STAIN REMOVAL FROM THE HEADLINER – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE TYPE OF STAIN SHOWN IN THE PHOTO BELOW WHICH OCCURRED DURING PRODUCTION OF THE HEADLINER.

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2014-11-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DESIGN CHANGE TO REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR

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2014-11-10 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DESIGN CHANGE TO REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR

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2014-11-10 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DESIGN CHANGE TO REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR

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2016-02-25 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERA

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2012-12-03 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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