2018 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalls (2)

Campaign:
18V773000 on 11/04/2018
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
01/31/2017 - 08/16/2018
Affected:
228,648
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2018 subaru legacy and outback vehicles. due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
Consequence:
The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wtw-82.
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:
18V773000 on 11/04/2018
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
01/31/2017 - 08/16/2018
Affected:
228,648
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2018 subaru legacy and outback vehicles. due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
Consequence:
The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wtw-82.
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.

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK TSBs (47)

Bulletin:
12-164-14
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Film residue removal from underside of front seat cushion covers
Bulletin:
13-100-17
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Note: this is the most accurate information available at the time of printing. various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the soa paint codes to
Bulletin:
07-124-17
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the body integrated unit (biu) and address the following customer concerns: ? if a customer exits the vehicle with the ignition off, all the doors closed and leaves the
Bulletin:
hk-questionaire-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Post launch conditions may occur where certain combinations of inputs result in undesirable outputs. as such it is critical to gather all the details surrounding these events to allow sbr and harman the ability to duplicate and then evalu
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:
11-177-18
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of ecm reprogramming files to optimize the ecm. these files will address isolated customer concerns of an engine rpm drop when the a/c system switches off during engine warm-up after a cold start.
Bulletin:
15-214-17
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Bulletin:
15-216-18
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
50th anniversary editions only. this service information bulletin provides detailed part information along with installation instructions for the optional 2018my 50th anniversary badges designed to commemorate 50 years of subaru in am
Bulletin:
16-111-18
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the transmission control module (tcm) used with the tr580 cvt. contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a dtc p0841. the new logic will allow the soleno
Bulletin:
HARMON-TSG
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The content of this ?technical support guide? is based mostly on the respective region?s owner?s manual supplements for the gen3.0 infotainment (harman model navigation/audio) system.
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:
12-229-17
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
This bulletin provides a service procedure for addressing customer concerns regarding an uneven gap between the hood and top of the headlamp.
Bulletin:
15-211-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized. the procedure will involve either
Bulletin:
15-214-17R
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
2018 audio/navigation exchange component identification and procedures. this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Bulletin:
15-220-18
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This service information bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the apple carplay and / or android auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head u
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:
15-211-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the p
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:
07-124-17R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the body integrated unit (biu) and address the following customer concerns: ? if a customer exits the vehicle with the ignition off, all the doors closed and leaves the
Bulletin:
15-211-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the p
Bulletin:
15-217-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of new audio system amplifiers to address the following operating concerns with the harman kardon gen 3 infotainment system: symptom 1: no audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes
Bulletin:
16-111-18R
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Cvt transmissions only. this bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the transmission control module (tcm) used with the tr580 cvt. contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a dtc p0841. the new logi
Bulletin:
07-124-17R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the body integrated unit (biu) and address the following customer concerns: ? if a customer exits the vehicle with the ignition off, all the doors closed and leaves the
Bulletin:
15-211-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the p
Bulletin:
15-217-18
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of new audio system amplifiers to address the following operating concerns with the harman kardon gen 3 infotainment system: symptom 1: no audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes
Bulletin:
16-111-18R
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Cvt transmissions only. this bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the transmission control module (tcm) used with the tr580 cvt. contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a dtc p0841. the new logi
Bulletin:
15-214-17R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
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:
15-211-17R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the pro
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:
Harman-update-in
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
In efforts to increase customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is now allowing all retailers to perform a one-time update the head unit software for harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units.
Bulletin:
02-171-18R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides a service procedure for installation of additional foam packing to enhance performance of the ambient air temperature sensor. the additional foam better insulates the sensor from engine compartment heat which may lead
Bulletin:
06-63-18R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces a design change to the epb adapter cord harness connector. in some cases, the retaining tab of the connector may become damaged as a result of removal or installation for diagnosis and later and cause dtc c1956 or c1
Bulletin:
12-246-18
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing customer concerns of a "popping" or "snapping" -type sound heard when opening the sunroof. the sound may occur when the rear portion of the glass lid weatherstrip contacts or c
Bulletin:
15-211-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the pro
Bulletin:
15-230-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving bluetooth (bt) functionality. please start by completing the harman investigation guide questionnaire as it gathers important details which w
Bulletin:
15-231-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. please start by completing the harman investigation guide-questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist
Bulletin:
15-211-17R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the pro
Bulletin:
15-221-18R
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating harman gen 3.0 and 3.1 navigation and display audio systems
Bulletin:
15-226-18R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns regarding usb functionality. please start by completing the harman investigation guide questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help wi
Bulletin:
15-227-18R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the navigation system?s functionality. please start by completing the harman investigation guide questionnaire as it gathers important details which
Bulletin:
15-228-18R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank). please start by completing the harman investigation guide questionnaire as
Bulletin:
15-229-18R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. please start by completing the harman investigation guide questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis a
Bulletin:
15-230-18R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving bluetooth (bt) functionality. please start by completing the harman investigation guide questionnaire as it gathers important details which w
Bulletin:
15-231-18R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. please start by completing the harman investigation guide-questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist
Bulletin:
15-220-18R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the apple carplay and / or android auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Bulletin:
15-211-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new harman gen 3 audio and navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. the pro

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