2017 SUBARU FORESTER TSBs (77)

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:
15-204-16R
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
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:
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:
01-174-16
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
This service information bulletin provides a guideline to use for placement of required or mandated windshield stickers (inside and / or outside) on vehicles equipped with eyesight driver assist technology and high beam assist (hba) featur
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:
07-118-17R
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Models with srvd only. this bulletin provides revised diagnostic and repair procedures to address dtc b2327 for the subaru rear vehicle detection (srvd), blind-spot detection (bsd) and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) system on the applica
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:
11-174-17R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ecm and address the following customer concerns: * check engine light coming on (with dtc p05a0 stored in memory). * potential battery discharge (dead batter
Bulletin:
11-175-17
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ecm and address the following customer concerns: * engine rpm surge on light acceleration caused by improper egr operation * potential battery discharge (dea
Bulletin:
04-18-17
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Models with eyesight only. this bulletin announces availability of a new electronic power steering (eps) controller to address a very limited number of cases involving dtc b281c "incompatible with eyesight (eps)" in the eyesight system.
Bulletin:
11-174-17R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ecm and address the following customer concerns: * check engine light coming on (with dtc p05a0 stored in memory). * potential battery discharge (dead batter
Bulletin:
15-204-16R
Component:
350000 equipment
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:
WTJ-70R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Non-turbo with cvt models only. subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2017 model year forester normally aspirated vehicles with cvt transmissions. subaru has determined vehicles affected by this se
Bulletin:
WTJ70
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This announcement supersedes the announcement previously posted august 30, 2016. in the interest of customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is initiating a service program for certain 2017 model year forester non?turbo vehicles with
Bulletin:
15-204-16
Component:
350000 equipment
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 policie
Bulletin:
WTJ-70A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
(non-turbo) with cvt. subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2017 model year forester normally aspirated vehicles with cvt transmissions. subaru has determined vehicles affected by this service pr
Bulletin:
12-209-16
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This bulletin announces a design change to the front speaker grille. the new grilles have increased retention capabilities to address customer concerns of a loose fit.
Bulletin:
11-168-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ecm. these new files will address customer concerns of check engine light illumination resulting from dtc p013f or p014b* being stored in the ecm memory. *dt
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:
15-205-16
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:
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:
WTJ-70
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Non-turbo models - subaru of america, inc. (subaru) has determined that certain 2017 model year forester normally aspirated vehicles equipped with cvt transmissions will require additional cvt fluid. the cvt fluid (cvtfii) in affected ve
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:
11-174-17R
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ecm and address the following customer concerns: ? check engine light coming on (with dtc p05a0 stored in memory). ? potential battery discharge (dead batter
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:
f10-audio-navi-d
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Subject: removal of certain fujitsu 10 audio / navigation update files from subarunet the following update files have been temporarily removed from subarunet due to potential quality concerns with the 2nd file used in those updates. retai
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:
15-177-14R
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:
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:
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:
10-88-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin announces a change made to the automatic climate control head assembly. the change will address concerns where the temperature selected for cooling ?feels? warmer to the customer than the temperature displayed. the new progr
Bulletin:
15-223-18
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This bulletin outlines design changes made to the condenser assembly to help increase productivity during assembly. in addition, the new part utilizes materials with increased anti-corrosion performance.
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:
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:
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:
16-116-18
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
This service information bulletin provides details about revised cvt select lever (shifter) components. the shape of the lock plate and output of the shift lock solenoid have been changed.
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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