2012 SUBARU FORESTER Recalls (7)

Campaign:
12V099000 on 03/12/2012
Component:
Seat belts:rear
Manufactured:
11/25/2007 - 03/13/2012
Affected:
326,014
Defect:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 forester vehicles manufactured from november 26, 2007, through march 13, 2012. the automatic locking retractor in the seat belt assemblies located in the rear center seating of the affected vehicles do not meet lockability requirements and fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' specifically, the assemblies may not permit proper installation and secure attachment of a child restraint in that seating position.
Consequence:
An insecure installation of a child restraint can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center seat belt assembly with a newly modified automatic locking retractor, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed on march 26, 2012. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes:
Subaru's recall campaign number is wqa-37.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12V602000 on 12/30/2012
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
633,842
Defect:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 legacy and outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 tribeca vehicles sold before january 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 forester vehicles sold before january 2012. up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. a short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
Consequence:
Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. this may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. the recall began february 19, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Notes:
Subaru's recall campaign number is wqe-41.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V311000 on 06/10/2014
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/2011 - 05/29/2012
Affected:
461,338
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 outback and legacy, 2008-2011 impreza and 2008-2014 impreza wrx/sti, and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Consequence:
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. if no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. if brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. these services will be performed free of charge. the recall began july 2014 and second notifications will run through november 2014. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqk-47. note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 legacy/outback vehicles. vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V830000 on 12/30/2014
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufactured:
05/24/2011 - 05/15/2012
Affected:
200,064
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 impreza, 2008-2014 wrx and sti, and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia that were remedied under recall 14v-311 prior to december 23, 2014. the brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector.
Consequence:
Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2015. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wqq-52. notes: this recall is specific to affected forester, impreza, wrx, and sti customers who had their car remedied under nhtsa recall no. 14v-311 prior to december 23, 2014. subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. affected forester, impreza, wrx, and sti vehicles that were not repaired under nhtsa recall no. 14v-311 prior to december 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under nhtsa recall no. 14v-311. affected vehicles not currently, or formerly, registered in the salt belt states identified in this recall are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V738000 on 10/12/2016
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
12/05/2007 - 01/06/2013
Affected:
100,127
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. the relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Consequence:
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. the recall began december 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtm-73.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V014000 on 01/10/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
01/10/2008 - 05/15/2012
Affected:
53,480
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 subaru baja, 2006-2011 impreza (including wrx and sti models), 2006-2012 tribeca, 2009-2012 forester, legacy, outback, and 2012 wrx vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 6, 2017. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is tka-17.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V012000 on 01/09/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
01/08/2008 - 01/06/2013
Affected:
64,179
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 legacy, forester, tribeca, wrx and outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2018. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is tka-18.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 SUBARU FORESTER TSBs (171)

Bulletin:
WQC-39
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subaru: see document search button for owner letter. software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been developed for the deficiency in obdii system thermostat monit
Bulletin:
SB-11-100-11R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subaru: due to irregular stamping of camshaft position sensor plate, and out of specification, engine may be difficult to start and need a shim added to bank 1 camshaft position sensor to have air gap in specification. model 2011-2013 f
Bulletin:
SB-11-123-12
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Subaru: rare condition where ice and snow clogs evaporative emission system hoses and/or drain separator, during heavy snow conditions, repair method is provided for removal of drain separator and installation of evaporative hose kit for pr
Bulletin:
TSB-11-130-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subaru: some vehicles may experience difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs. this bulletin contains the inspection and repair. *js updated 11/18/14. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-141-13
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Subaru: the rubber cap, that covers electrical connection at oil pressure switch, has a new design change and it provides better sealing and resistance to intrusion of moisture that can compromise electrical connection, and may be in some
Bulletin:
SB-07-59-07R
Component:
121100 exterior lighting:headlights:concealment devices
Summary:
Subaru: the formation of moisture and/or condensation, inside of rear combination and headlamps, is temporary, and will evaporate when temperature rises inside lamps. model all. no years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-11-135-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subaru: ecm is available for reprogramming files to address false cel/mil illumination and the diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p050a resulted from specific clutch operations and/or driving patterns after starting engine. model 2011-2013
Bulletin:
TSB-2-20-14
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Subaru: the custiomer may complain of the intermittent operation of the hill start assist warning lamp. stored dtc c0076 with detail codes 2610h and/or 2620h. *js
Bulletin:
SB-16-92-14
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
Subaru: replacing coolant piping located adjacent to radiator that's corroded and damaged due to road salt and/or salt water accumulation and new replacement is double thick teflon coating. model 2009-13 forester at, 20089-11 impreza at.
Bulletin:
SB-02-155-14-R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power and increased sound levels occurs. model 2005-12 legacy, ou
Bulletin:
02-131-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQA-37
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
18-164-12
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-155-12R
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-100-11R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-123-12
Component:
092200 fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-126-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
18-165-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQE-41
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-100-11R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
If you encounter a customer complaint that the engine is difficult to start, the camshaft position sensor air gap may be out of specification. this is caused by an irregular stamping of the camshaft position sensor plate. to remedy the cond
Bulletin:
Q32012
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
12-153-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-164-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-152-12R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-130-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-116-12R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-165-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-152-12R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-133-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-135-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-130-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-155-12R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SDC-EST-CEN-WST
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
11-130-13R
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
12-144-13
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This bulletin provides an inspection and repair procedure to address a misalignment of the rear upper and lower window sash which may cause the front door glass to bind or move slowly when opening or closing. this condition may also cause e
Bulletin:
15-131-08R
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
03-72-14
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
02-147-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
184000 vehicle speed control:springs
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-147-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
8-1-2014
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-92-14
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQA-37
Component:
152000 seat belts:rear
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SB-07-96-15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
18-165-13
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
"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 be
Bulletin:
WQE-41RP
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Subaru has determined that affected vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru puddle lights may develop a short circuit and cause the related components to overheat and potentially melt. a short circuit can develop when either the pudd
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
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-
Bulletin:
02-132-12R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the 'avcs slow response' or 'avcs system failure' dtcs listed above are found to be stored in the ecm memory.
Bulletin:
11-153-15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.
Bulletin:
WQQ-52RA
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This announcement is to advise of recall wqq-52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza, wrx, sti, and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
Bulletin:
WQQ-52
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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-
Bulletin:
WQE-41
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
"subaru has determined that affected vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru puddle lights may develop a short circuit and cause the related components to overheat and potentially melt. a short circuit can develop when either the pud
Bulletin:
WQE41A
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
The optional genuine subaru puddle light recall has now been released. owner notification letters were mailed today. effective today, tuesday, february 19, 2013, all claims should be submitted using the recall bulletin claim coding informat
Bulletin:
15-131-08R
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
In the event you encounter a customer complaint that the rear door wheel arch molding is loose, there is the possibility that the 3m' tape which attaches the molding has not adhered properly. please use the following repair procedure for re
Bulletin:
WQE-41A
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
We would like to remind dealers that for this campaign the repair part number is h001ssc300, which is a fused mini harness. there are two required per vehicle. there are other components listed in the campaign bulletin for convenience but,
Bulletin:
12-131-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pis
Bulletin:
02-132-12R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the 'avcs slow response' or 'avcs system failure' dtcs listed above are found to be stored in the ecm memory. a possible ca
Bulletin:
PEOCCAS
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"proposed engine oil consumption class action settlement recently you may have seen various online and other media articles regarding subaru of america, inc. reaching a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit for alleged oil consumpt
Bulletin:
WQK-47
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk]47
Bulletin:
02-132-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Diagnosis and repair for avcs-related dtcs p000a, p000b, p000c, p000d, p0011, p0014, p0021 and p0024
Bulletin:
11-116-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"the purpose of this bulletin is to announce the availability of updated ecm reprogramming files to address dtcs p0301 ' p0304 and p050a. note: these reprogramming files are intended to address a condition when dtcs are present for misfire,
Bulletin:
18-172-13
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-155-14
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
Bulletin:
11-130-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related and/or engine misfire dtcs for the fa and fb engine-equipped models listed above. the camshaft position sensor (cps) clearance may be o
Bulletin:
WQE41M
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
"in order to remove the display of an open recall on the wqe99 program (optional puddle lights) that was used for vehicles that may or may not have puddle lights, the wqe99 program has been discontinued. the actual recall for the puddle lig
Bulletin:
WQE-41M2
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
"the following information is intended to provide further clarification of the proper claims procedures to follow when a vehicle comes in to your service department for the wqe]41 puddle light campaign. first and foremost, verify the vehic
Bulletin:
NAVI Q3-2012
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
All subaru owners with 2012my & 2013my factory navigation may now download the latest mapset data from nokia/navteq available ' q3 2012.
Bulletin:
15-164-13
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when using the f10 audio / navigation system.
Bulletin:
15-157-12R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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 service polici
Bulletin:
15-193-16
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-147-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
Bulletin:
11-130-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related and/or engine misfire dtcs for the fa and fb engine-equipped models listed above. the camshaft position sensor (cps) clearance may be o
Bulletin:
15-193-16
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
03-70-12R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched
Bulletin:
11-130-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs p0340, p0341, p0345, p0346, p0365, p0366, p0390, p0391, p0301, p0302, p0303 or p0304 - this bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft po
Bulletin:
02-147-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
Bulletin:
11-130-13R
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related and/or engine misfire dtcs for the fa and fb engine-equipped models listed above. the camshaft position sensor (cps) clearance may be o
Bulletin:
11-153-15R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.
Bulletin:
18-179-15
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
02-131-12R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This bulletin was revised to advise retailers the warranty/claim information has been updated.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pis
Bulletin:
SM07
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
Bulletin:
WQK-47R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pi
Bulletin:
15-165-13
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of the bluetooth audio streaming feature operating without being selected. this causes the source's (smartphone, ipod®, iphone®, mp3 player) batter
Bulletin:
15-152-12R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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 service polici
Bulletin:
11-133-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of ecm reprogramming files to address a possible extended engine cranking condition caused by camshaft positioning at the time the engine is shut off.
Bulletin:
WQH-44M
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"we have received several calls from dealers who have customers eligible for the wqh44 subaru carpeted floor mat recall but do not have the original mats that were in the vehicle at the time of sale. in most cases, the customers have sta
Bulletin:
15-164-13R
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when using the f10 audio / navigation system. we will continue to add more helpful tips to this tsb as information is r
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Bulletin:
02-131-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
07-96-15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this service information bulletin reviews a design change to the engine wiring harness to eliminate improper diagnosis of the evaporative leak check module (elcm) by the ecm which could set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0451 in error. som
Bulletin:
06-50-15
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
15-185-15
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This service information bulletin is intended to provide helpful insight to use when responding to customer inquiries involving the pairing and use of cellular phones with clarion audio units. this includes customer concerns where the phone
Bulletin:
15-167-13R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Should you receive a customer concern of a loose windshield mounted auto-dimming compass mirror with homelink (with or without homelink on brz models), the mounting adapter plate should be checked for proper tightness. the applicable vehicl
Bulletin:
16-92-14
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Replacement at oil cooler piping - this bulletin will provide information regarding a change to the automatic transmission (at) fluid cooler piping and an addition to the service procedure used during their replacement.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Bulletin:
02-162-15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"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
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pi
Bulletin:
02-162-15R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"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
Bulletin:
03-67-12R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-131-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
WQA-37
Component:
152000 seat belts:rear
Summary:
Subaru has prepared a new repair kit for this campaign. - rear seat center seatbelt
Bulletin:
18-164-12
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service manual corrections - 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.
Bulletin:
SM02
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Process for updating our navigation systems to more recent maps
Bulletin:
SM03
Component:
152000 seat belts:rear
Summary:
Subaru recall campaign wqa-37: forester rear seat center seatbelt
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"this bulletin provides information regarding a change made to the surface treatment applied to the oil control piston rings for 2.5l fb engines. the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
Bulletin:
09-56-13
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
"a countermeasure thermostat has been released to address a rare condition which may occur during engine soak in cold ambient temperatures. in these rare cases, after an extended cold soak, coolant may enter the thermostat's internal piston
Bulletin:
15-155-12R
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Fujitsu ten (f10) audio/navigation unit sd card exchange information including diagnosis and troubleshooting for specific software-related conditions which may be corrected through a programming update
Bulletin:
11-100-11R
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Difficulty starting, rough idle dtcs p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 p0340, p0341, p0345, p0346
Bulletin:
02-155-14R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
Bulletin:
06-47-14
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
Bulletin:
WQA-37
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Wqa-37 - rear seat center seatbelt
Bulletin:
11-135-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of ecm reprogramming files to address a false cel/mil illumination and setting of dtc p050a. this dtc can result from specific clutch operation (on mt models) and / or driving patterns occurring imme
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pis
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pis
Bulletin:
03-70-12
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
Bulletin:
11-126-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dtc p0456 reprogramming file availability
Bulletin:
SM01
Component:
092300 fuel system, other:fuel filter
Summary:
New subaru recall campaign: optional genuine subaru puddle lights
Bulletin:
02-144-13R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides information regarding a change made to the surface treatment applied to the oil control piston rings for 2.5l fb engines. the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Bulletin:
SM07 - WQQ-52
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Service memo announcement of subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqq-52
Bulletin:
WQK-47R
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
Bulletin:
02-131-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. these bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the pis
Bulletin:
02-164-16
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
Bulletin:
02-166-17
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-166-17R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-168-17
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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-
Bulletin:
15-193-16
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
15-202-16
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
This bulletin provides a procedure for removal of the accessory turbo boost gauge and restoration of the vehicle to pre-installation (oem) condition. due to circumstances beyond the control of subaru of america, inc. (soa), the accessory tu
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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 -
Bulletin:
01-168-09R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
07-131-18
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This 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 (e. g. vdc and/or
Bulletin:
12-231-18
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
( 2017-2018my impreza - 5 dr only)
Bulletin:
01-168-09R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
Bulletin:
02-157-14R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
06-61-18
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
PAN-AUDIO
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Panasonic audio systems troubleshooting guide
Bulletin:
02-172-18R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. this seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. the new o-ring utilizes material whi
Bulletin:
02-132-12R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the ?avcs slow response? or ?avcs system failure? dtcs listed above are found to be stored in the ecm memory. a possible ca
Bulletin:
02-172-18R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. this seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. the new o-ring utilizes material whic
Bulletin:
01-168-09R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-157-14R-4-13-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-157-14R-4-28-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
02-157-14N
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
02-157-14FAQ
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Oil consumption class action law suit frequently asked questions
Bulletin:
04-13-09R
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
Bulletin:
15-222-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin announces a design change to the a/c condenser receiver-dryer assembly. the change involves the addition of a rubber end cap and retaining clip onto the bottom of the receiver-dryer tank portion to prevent corrosion intrusio
Bulletin:
02-160-15
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
WQQ-52
Component:
042600 service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Annoucment to update ? subaru recall campaign wqq?52 brake line corrosion
Bulletin:
12-153-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers. this procedure must be used in place of tonneau cover assembly replacement for stopper failure. replacing the complete tonneau cover assembly due t
Bulletin:
TSG-1
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tech support sd card for navi complete
Bulletin:
07-131-18R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This 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 (e. g. vdc and/or eyesigh
Bulletin:
18-195-18
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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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