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Feb 1, 2021Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-22-16R
NHTSA communication ID: 10187315
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To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
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SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004-2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
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SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
Source components: AIR BAGS · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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A special mailer was sent out today to owners of 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX) vehicles with an open Takata airbag recall. The mailer, will include an incentive coupon good towards $100.00 worth of Genuine Subaru Accessories, Parts, or Service at the time they have their Takata airbag recall completed at any authorized Subaru Retailer. Offer will expire 1/2/2020.
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This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.
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To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
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This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.
Source components: STEERING · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN.
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This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN.
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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 which has an increased resistance to engine heat.
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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 which has an increased resistance to engine heat.
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2nd Notification of WQR53 Recall to owners. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
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WQR-53 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Parts Supply Update (Impreza, WRX, and STI models) We are pleased to announce that our parts supply for affected 2004-2005 model year Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles has improved and we are preparing for the owner notification process.
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE.
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Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being installed. Please refer to the appropriate service procedure instructions and parts information which were updated to reflect the new parts.
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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 identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys. Subaru of America began using immobilizer systems in some 2005MY vehicles (please refer to Immobilizer Chart for more detailed information).
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Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those vehicles on January 29, 2016. On Friday, February 12, 2016 initial owner notification letters will be mailed to the current owners of non?HAH vehicles. Non?HAH vehicles have not had any registration history in the high absolute humidity areas.
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SOA is pleased to announce the launch of a new remanufactured turbocharger program. Supplies are now available at all RDCs. When installing a remanufactured turbocharger follow the procedure outlined in Service Bulletin 02-106-08R and consult the service manual for vehicle specific instructions.
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"THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2004 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE 2005 MODELS NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQP-51 RECALL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR IN THESE VEHICLES COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALTHOUGH THE PERCENTAGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES IS UNKNOWN, THIS RECALL WILL INVOLVE REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ON ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES."
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THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN HAS BEEN UPDATED ON STIS TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION.
Source components: AIR BAGS · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
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UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REPAIRED WILL BE TRANSFERRED INTO TO THE WQR-53 NATIONAL RECALL. ANY OPEN WQL-48 COVERAGE WILL BE EXPIRED ONCE OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGINS.
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UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL]48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REPAIRED WILL BE TRANSFERRED INTO TO THE WQR]53 NATIONAL RECALL. ANY OPEN WQL]48 COVERAGE WILL BE EXPIRED ONCE OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGINS.
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"UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2015: SUBARU IS CONSOLIDATING TAKATA RECALL WQL-48 (14V-399) INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 (15V-323) TAKATA RECALL. THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2004 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR IN THESE VEHICLES COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALTHOUGH THE PERCENTAGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES IS UNKNOWN, THIS RECALL WILL INVOLVE REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ON ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES."
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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 PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
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"RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQR-53 FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR ¡V PARTS SUPPLY UPDATE DUE TO ONGOING RESTRICTED SUPPLY OF AIRBAG INFLATOR PART NUMBER 98279FE000 THE FOLLOWING ORDER PROCEDURE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: H PART IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO BE PLACED ON STOCK ORDER AS OF END OF BUSINESS AUGUST 24TH; VOR ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE H ALL EXISTING STOCK ORDERS WITH PART NUMBER 98279FE000 WILL BE HONORED AND PRIORITIZED BY OLDEST ORDER SHIPPED FIRST H ORDERS WILL BE MONITORED BY SOA PARTS FOR REASONABLENESS BASED ON AOR ASSIGNED VIN POPULATION REMINDER, AS STATED IN JULY 24, 2015 INITIAL WQR-53 RECALL CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATION, AUTHORIZATION FOR RENTAL CARS FOR CUSTOMERS: IF A CUSTOMER REQUESTS A LOANER CAR DUE TO THE INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF PARTS, RETAILERS SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUEST, AND SHOULD FOLLOW NORMAL WARRANTY PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LOANER CAR. SEE SECTION 8.4.7 OF THE CLAIMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL ON SUBARUNET.COM FOR DETAILS ON RENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS."
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"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS EXPANDING REGIONAL RECALL NUMBER WQP-51 (14V-763) ON CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES TO A NATIONAL RECALL. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AIR BAG SPI-TYPE INFLATORS WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15E-041) SUBMITTED BY TAKATA ON MAY 18, 2015. UPON DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE DUE TO EXPOSURE TO PERSISTENT CONDITIONS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AND/OR DUE TO MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY."
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SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
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"UPDATE ] SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 (IMPREZA MODELS) AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED, WE BEGAN MAILING TO AFFECTED VEHICLE OWNERS ON JUNE 17, 2015. THE FIRST OWNERS TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION WERE OWNERS IDENTIFIED BASED ON REGISTRATION DATA IN AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (FL, HI, PR, GU, VI, AL, GA, MS, TX, LA). ON JULY 24, 2015 LETTERS WILL BE MAILED TO ALL OTHER AFFECTED VEHICLES OWNERS. THE LETTER TO THOSE OWNERS WILL ADVISE THEM OF THIS RECALL, AND THAT WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING SUFFICIENT PARTS SUPPLY. ONCE SUFFICIENT PARTS SUPPLY IS AVAILABLE, THOSE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AGAIN BY MAIL ADVISING THEM TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT. RETAILER AFFECTED VIN LISTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE ZONE OFFICES. RETAILERS ARE REQUESTED TO ORDER PARTS TO SUPPORT SCHEDULED CUSTOMER SERVICE APPOINTMENTS ONLY. PARTS ORDERS WILL BE FILLED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED, THROUGH NORMAL PARTS ORDERING CHANNELS. IF A CUSTOMER REQUESTS A LOANER CAR DUE TO THE INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF PARTS, RETAILERS SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUEST, AND SHOULD FOLLOW NORMAL WARRANTY PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LOANER CAR. SEE SECTION 8.4.7 OF THE CLAIMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL ON SUBARUNET.COM FOR DETAILS ON RENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS. "
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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 PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
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Owner Notification Subaru will begin mailing to affected vehicle owners on June 17, 2015. The first owners to receive notification will be owners identified based on registration data in areas of high absolute humidity (FL, HI, PR, GU, VI, AL, GA, MS, TX, LA). In addition to notification by postal mail, vehicle owners with a valid email address and MySubaru subscribers will be notified electronically. A copy of the owner notification letter will be added at the end of the WQR?53 campaign bulletin shortly. Retailer affected VIN Lists will be distributed by the Zone Offices. Retailers are requested to order parts to support scheduled customer service appointments.
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is expanding regional recall number WQP-51 (14V-763) on certain 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX/STI) vehicles to a national recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with front air bag SPI-type inflators which are described in a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall number 15E-041) submitted by Takata on May 18, 2015. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, the inflator may rupture due to exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or due to manufacturing variability.
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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 pump. In lieu of replacing the power steering pump, the relief valve is now available as a replacement part.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
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As previously announced, Subaru will be conducting a recall of certain 2004?2005MY Subaru Impreza (including WRX/STI) vehicles. The air bag inflators in the front passenger air bags for these vehicles could be susceptible to rupture and the front passenger air bag could deploy abnormally in a crash. WQR?53 is a geographic expansion of the current WQP?51 limited regional G1recall, to a national recall for Impreza models only. Details of the transition from WQP?51 to WQR?53 for the Impreza models are listed below.
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"AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED, SUBARU WILL BE CONDUCTING A RECALL OF CERTAIN 2004]2005MY SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH. WQR-53 IS A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQP]51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR IMPREZA MODELS ONLY. DETAILS OF THE TRANSITION FROM WQP]51 TO WQR]53 FOR THE IMPREZA MODELS ARE LISTED BELOW."
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THIS IS A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR IMPREZA MODELS ONLY. DETAILS OF THE TRANSITION FROM WQP-51 TO WQR-53 FOR THE IMPREZA MODELS WILL BE PROVIDED IN FUTURE COMMUNICATIONS. SUBARU WILL BE CONDUCTING A RECALL OF CERTAIN 2004-2005MY SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH.
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THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE.
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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 SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.
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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMAL CONTRACTION CAUSES SHRINKING OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE. IN HIGH TEMPERATURES, EXPANSION OF THE CASE OCCURS. THESE TEMPERATURE CHANGES AFFECT THE AMOUNT OF PRELOAD ON THE TRANSFER DRIVEN SHAFT BEARINGS. IN SOME RARE CASES, WHEN PRELOAD IS VERY NEAR THE LIMIT OF SPECIFICATION COMBINED WITH UNUSUAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THIS THERMALLY-INDUCED PRE-LOAD CHANGE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARINGS AND RESULT IN THE SOUND HEARD BY THE CUSTOMER. A CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE EXTENSION CASE AND A NEW DISH PLATE ADDED. THE MACHINING DEPTH OF THE EXTENSION CASE HAS BEEN INCREASED TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW DISH PLATE. WHEN USED ALONG WITH A SELECTIVE THRUST WASHER, THE SPRING TENSION OF THE DISH PLATE HELPS TO MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT AMOUNT OF PRE-LOAD ON THESE BEARINGS THROUGHOUT VARYING TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL TANK ONE WAY FUEL VALVE. CERTAIN MODELS REQUIRE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK. THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE IS LOCATED AT THE BASE OF A SMALL SUB CHAMBER CONTAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE