2016 SUBARU FORESTER Recall
- Campaign:
- 16V162000 on 03/20/2016
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2015 - 10/19/2015
- Affected:
- 18,187
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
2016 SUBARU FORESTER TSBs (112)
- 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:
- 09-63-16
- Component:
- 092000 fuel system, other:delivery
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- F10TSG
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Technical support guide - gen 2.0 & 2.1 micro sd navigation (avn) display audio (da)
- Bulletin:
- SM
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- The 2016 my forester service manual (located in the service diagnostics section of stis) requires internet explorer (ie) 11 or higher. all sds notebooks are currently running internet explorer 8 and will be upgraded to internet explorer 11
- 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:
- 02-162-15R
- 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:
- 08-39-15
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 16-97-15
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing a customer concern of a delayed and / or harsh engagement of the cvt (model tr580) when shifting into reverse or drive from neutral. all 2013-16my, 4-cylinder, n/a models with cvt
- Bulletin:
- 10-83-15
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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 switch wiring harness is pulled taught or
- Bulletin:
- 07-102-15
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin provides a procedure to follow for initial diagnosis of the eyesight system. when receiving a customer concern of a problem, e.g., an indicator lamp illuminates or a warning message appears on the informati
- Bulletin:
- 12-195-15
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-103-15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 16-103-16
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 09-64-16
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 09-65-16
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 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.
- 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:
- 15-205-16R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving "gen 2" f10 navigation and display audio uni
- Bulletin:
- 15-196-16R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Only 2016-2017my: those models equipped with starlink telematics. provisioning is the process by which the dcm receives the subscription request and activates the related dcm features requested as outlined in the specific subscription con
- Bulletin:
- 16-103-16R
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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'
- Bulletin:
- 16-102-16
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 15-196-16R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: only those models equipped with starlink telematics. data communication module (dcm) procedures for provisioning failure, inspection / repair. very important: this procedure applies to vehicles with vins shared with your retailer as
- Bulletin:
- 12-204-16R
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 11-164-16R
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-198-16R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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"
- 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:
- 06-55-16R
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-108-16R
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 11-173-17
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 /
- Bulletin:
- 07-112-16R
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 15-190-15R
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- 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 claims polic
- Bulletin:
- 10-84-16R
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 06-55-16R
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- (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
- Bulletin:
- 15-198-16R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Revised tsb: 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-112-16R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 11-169-16
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 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
- 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:
- 15-206-16
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Usb device not recognized on fujitsu-ten (f10) 7? display navigation and display audio units. this bulletin announces availability of a new auxiliary usb unit to address customer concerns where the 7? display audio or audio navigation he
- Bulletin:
- 15-207-16
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 15-198-16R
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Important note: due to the extensive revisions made to the information originally contained in this bulletin, a new bulletin, 15-205-16 has been issued. please refer to this new bulletin for the latest information regarding this condition.
- Bulletin:
- 15-205-16
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?gen 2? f10 navigation and display audio units
- Bulletin:
- 07-128-18R
- Component:
- 031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-130-18
- Component:
- 162320 structure:body:door/window:emergency exit
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 12-231-18
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- ( 2017-2018my impreza - 5 dr only)
- Bulletin:
- 15-205-16R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?gen 2? f10 navigation and display audio uni
- Bulletin:
- 15-215-18
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Models with fujitsuten (f10) gen 2.0 / 2.1 navigation or display audio head units only. this bulletin provides a repair procedure to address specific, confirmed customer concerns of: ? audio output interruption every 2-3 seconds when lis
- Bulletin:
- F10-Gen2-NAV-15-
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Technical support guide for navigation and audio f10 gen2 systems.
- Bulletin:
- UPDATE - Removal
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- The corrected update files are now available for download from subarunet. tsb 15-20516r has been revised with new file names where applicable and re-posted to stis.
- Bulletin:
- 06-55-16R
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 02-170-17
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 10-83-15R
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-75-13R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- 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:
- 07-108-16R
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 096516R
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 07-75-13R
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 12-234-18
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 16-112-18R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 18-192-18
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-199-16R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 17-17-13R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-108-16R
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-198-16
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- 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?
- Bulletin:
- 11-164-16
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-199-16
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 15-177-14R
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 15-200-16
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Models with fujitsu-ten / ften / (f10) gen2 navigation system only. fujitsu-ten / ften / (f10) navigation: voice recognition concerns with finding addresses in some metro areas.
- Bulletin:
- 02-173-18
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 07-133-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 12-231-18R
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 02-173-18
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 07-133-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-177-14R
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- WTA-62
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- WTA-62A
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 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
- 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:
- 05-61-16
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 07-108-16
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 10-84-16
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-196-16
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Only those vehicles with telematics. provisioning is the process by which the dcm receives the subscription request and activates the related dcm features requested as outlined in the specific subscription contract. if provisioning is not
- Bulletin:
- 15-197-16
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-195-16
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the starlink telematics data communication module (dcm) along with a new claim submission requirement.
- Bulletin:
- 15-177-14M
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- WTA-62SS
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 15-196-16M
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Only those vehicles with telematics. on friday, april 15, 2016, a letter will be sent out to a select group of customers regarding their current subaru starlink subscription. the letter will inform the customer that their services may no
- Bulletin:
- 15-196-16M2
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Reminder: only those vehicles with telematics. on friday, april 15, 2016, a letter will be sent out to a select group of customers regarding their current subaru starlink subscription. the letter will inform the customer that their serv
- Bulletin:
- 15-177-14M2
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 04-20-18
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin announces a running change made to the steering angle sensor. the (new) -style originally used on legacy and outback has been adapted.
- Bulletin:
- 06-59-17R
- Component:
- 045200 service brakes, air:disc:pads
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-108-16R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 09-68-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the exhaust system cover. the purpose of the change is to improve parts integration (or ?commonality?) between models.
- 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:
- 05-63-18
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 07-128-18R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-177-14R
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Only models with avn navigation or display audio 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-199-16R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 16-112-18R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 04-21-18
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- This bulletin announces availability of a new electronic power steering (eps) gear box assembly designed to address a very limited number of customer concerns regarding uneven steering effort felt when turning left or right. in areas where
- Bulletin:
- 07-136-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Turbo models only. this bulletin announces availability of new parts to address a limited number of reports involving an engine vibration felt when at idle after the engine is up to operating temperature. in some cases, the above engine m
- Bulletin:
- 07-138-18
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin announces the standardization of the ig2 and acc relays used on the models listed. both of these relays are located on the back (front facing) side of the passenger compartment fuse box (f/b).
- Bulletin:
- 12-234-18
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- 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 cushion be
- Bulletin:
- 15-205-16R
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?gen 2? f10 navigation and display audio units with 7? display. the procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update fi
- Bulletin:
- 15-190-15R
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.within the terms of the basic new car warranty and the one year replacement parts warranty the exch
- Bulletin:
- 07-108-16R
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 12-204-16R
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- 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
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15-232-18
- Component:
- 122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin announces a change made to the lens portion of the fog light assembly. the new lens has optimized light distribution characteristics while remaining interchangeable with the original type.
- Bulletin:
- 16-115-18
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 origi
- Bulletin:
- 07-128-18R
- Component:
- 125100 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 10-86-17R
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 04-23-18
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- 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
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