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2010 Subaru LEGACY
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–316 of 316, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 24, 2009–Dec 12, 2012.

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Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065093

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10065093 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-80-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065092

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065092 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

168512

NHTSA communication ID: 10234263

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics

Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10234263 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093401

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD FOR THE CVT’S SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR WHICH IF FAILED, COULD CREATE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A SQUEALING-TYPE SOUND DURING LIGHT THROTTLE APPLICATION.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10093401 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065078

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10065078 at NHTSA
Oct 25, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-001487

NHTSA communication ID: 10047539

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING COUNTERFEIT AIR BAGS, BEING USED AS REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTALLED IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2008-2011 LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA, FORESTER. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG.

Source record 10047539 at NHTSA
Oct 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-150-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE STEERING WHEEL SATELLITE SWITCH FOR THE VOLUME OR MUTE OPERATION DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY OR IS INOPERATIVE, THE SWITCH MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE STEERING WHEEL SATELLITE SWITCH IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A SERVICE PART.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10093184 at NHTSA
Oct 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-150-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065058

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10065058 at NHTSA
Jun 3, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SPB-WVU-31

NHTSA communication ID: 10038970

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ECM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. 2006-2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK/FORESTER/IMPREZA. *RM UPDATED 9/26/11. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038970 at NHTSA
Feb 3, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-05-50-10R

NHTSA communication ID: 10037968

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 10037968 at NHTSA
Feb 3, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-05-48-10R

NHTSA communication ID: 10037966

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION. 2010-2011 LEGACY AND OUTBACK. *RM

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10037966 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-05-48-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10034544

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION (SHAKE, SHIMMY) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO MINIMIZE THE CONCERN. THE MAJORITY OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN BE GREATLY REDUCED, SOME ROAD FEEL MAY BE CONSIDERED CHARACTERISTIC AND CAN BE COMPARED TO LIKE MODEL VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE. *PE UPDATED 5/6/11. *PE

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10034544 at NHTSA
Oct 20, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-02-112-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10037247

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: ON SOME 2010 LEGACY VEHICLES THERE IS A SMALL OIL SEEPAGE ON THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSE JOINTS AND POSSIBLE WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.

Source record 10037247 at NHTSA
Aug 19, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WVP-26

NHTSA communication ID: 10033532

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT COVER. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A PLASTIC COVER ON THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MODELS LEGACY AND OUTBACK. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 10/13/10. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10033532 at NHTSA
Sep 30, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-06-39-09R

NHTSA communication ID: 10032728

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE-DTC C0251. A REPROGRAMMING FILE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) C0251 WHICH WILL CHANGE THE ACTUATOR MOVEMENT DETECTING CRITERIA. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.

Source record 10032728 at NHTSA
Jul 24, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-CF-18/19

NHTSA communication ID: 10030944

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LINEARTRONIC CVT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONCERN IN REVERSE WHEN ON A STEEP INCLINE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES MAY NOT CONTINUE TO REVERSE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED WHILE BACKING UP AN INCLINE. THE CONCERN IS MOST PROMINENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10030944 at NHTSA