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Jun 3, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
18-181-15
NHTSA communication ID: 10140453
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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 becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
IN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO).
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · WHEELS.
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SUBARU: SOME WHEEL CLEANERS HAVE ACID, AND ABS WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS WOULD EITHER BECOME BROKEN OR DEVELOPED CRACKS AND A NEW RETAINING CLIP, WITH POLYPROPLYLENE, WOULD BE USED INSTEAD. MODEL 2010-14 LEGACY, OUTBACK. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING.
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This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before proceeding with any repairs to the cylinder block. All Models with FA and FB Engines, 2011MY and Later.
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THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, ESPECIALLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. REVISED TO SPECIFY H4 MODELS ONLY.
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
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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.
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THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, ESPECIALLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES.
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
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THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A CHECK DEVICE ERROR MESSAGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN OF THEIR PANASONIC AUDIO UNIT. THIS CONDITION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN WARM CLIMATES AND / OR DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN CABIN TEMPERATURES CAN EASILY EXCEED 158°(F) DURING A HOT SOAK SITUATION.
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THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE HOOD LATCH AND STRIKER MOUNTING BOLTS. THE ORIGINAL BOLTS HAD A BLACK-COLORED FINISH WHILE THE NEW BOLTS ARE SILVER IN COLOR. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO THE SHAPE OR STRENGTH OF THE BOLTS.
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THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR OPTIMIZING THE TCM LOGIC USED IN THE LISTED CVT-EQUIPPED VEHICLES. THIS NEW LOGIC PROVIDES ENHANCED CONTROL OF THE CVT PRIMARY PULLEY OIL PRESSURE CIRCUIT FOR AN INCREASED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE DURING STOP-AND-GO DRIVING. THIS REPROGRAMMING MUST BE INSTALLED ANYTIME A CVT ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED WITH A NEW OR REMANUFACTURED CVT ASSEMBLY.
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INTERCOOLER/INTAKE AIR DUCT - THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A REVISED REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE DUCT FOR THE TURBOCHARGED VEHICLES SPECIFIED ABOVE.
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SUBARU: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT REVISION OF AIR INTAKE DUCT FOR TURBOCHARGER WHERE INSULATOR PORTION OF DUCT SEPARATES FROM DUCT AND LEAKS BOOST PRESSURE, LOSS OF POWER AND INCREASED SOUND LEVELS OCCURS. MODEL 2005-12 LEGACY, OUTBACK TURBO, 2009-13 FORESTER TURBO, 2008-14 IMPREZA WRX. *PE
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CLICK, POP OR CREEK SOUND FROM LEFT OR RIGHT OUTER COWL CORNER / BASE OF A PILLAR AREA - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A CLICK, POP OR CREEK SOUND HEARD COMING FROM EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE AROUND THE REAR CORNERS OF THE COWL / ENGINE COMPARTMENT / BASE OF A PILLAR AREA.
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POP SOUND FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL APRON AREA - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A POP TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL APRON AREA.
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POP SOUND FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL APRON AREA - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A POP TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL APRON AREA.
Source components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · WHEELS.
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THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. THE INFORMATION IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5AT TRANSMISSIONS AND RELATES TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE LOCK-UP SOLENOID AND SHIFT SOLENOID CIRCUITS. ALL THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS WILL BE REVISED ACCORDINGLY IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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"DESIGN CHANGE TO LOCK-UP TYPE TORQUE CONVERTER - THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF A COUNTERMEASURE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VERY LOW ENGINE RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP. "
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.
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SUBARU: THE FORMATION OF MOISTURE AND/OR CONDENSATION, INSIDE OF REAR COMBINATION AND HEADLAMPS, IS TEMPORARY, AND WILL EVAPORATE WHEN TEMPERATURE RISES INSIDE LAMPS. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
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"WE HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL CALLS FROM DEALERS WHO HAVE CUSTOMERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WQH44 SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MAT RECALL BUT DO NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL MATS THAT WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF SALE. IN MOST CASES, THE CUSTOMERS HAVE STATED THAT THEY HAVE DISCARDED OR DESTROYED THE MATS. IN OTHER INSTANCES, THE CUSTOMERS INDICATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE MATS WHEN THEY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IF, OR WHEN, THIS SITUATION ARISES, PLEASE FILL OUT THE ATTACHED FORM AND HAVE THE CUSTOMER SIGN IT AND RETAIN THE SIGNED FORM WITH THE REPAIR ORDER. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLAIMS HELPLINE AT 866-782-2782."
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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 BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS.
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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 SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET.
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THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF THE BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING FEATURE OPERATING WITHOUT BEING SELECTED. THIS CAUSES THE SOURCES (SMARTPHONE, IPOD®, IPHONE®, MP3 PLAYER) BATTERY TO DRAIN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE UPDATE WILL INITIATE AN OFF SIGNAL TO THE MEDIA DEVICE SHOULD BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING BEGIN WITHOUT A REQUEST FROM THE VEHICLES AUDIO UNIT. THE REPROGRAMMING FILES ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA: SUBARUNET > SERVICE > CLARION DOWNLOADS AND WILL NEED TO BE DOWNLOADED ONTO A DEDICATED NEW OR COMPLETELY EMPTY AND FORMATTED USB STORAGE DEVICE (FLASH DRIVE) FOR INSTALLATION INTO THE AUDIO UNIT THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEMS USB PORT. IMPORTANT: READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER AS DAMAGE TO THE AUDIO UNIT MAY RESULT IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED BELOW ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
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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 SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. 2013MY SUBARU VEHICLES
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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 BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS.
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This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers. This procedure must be used in place of tonneau cover assembly replacement for stopper failure. Replacing the complete tonneau cover assembly due to a stopper failure is no longer an accepted repair.
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A POP TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL APRON AREA. THE SOUND MAY OCCUR OVER BUMPS WHEN A TWISTING MOTION IS INTRODUCED INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS AT LOW SPEEDS. AFTER VERIFYING THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN AND PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE, BE SURE TO ROAD TEST THE CAR AGAIN TO CONFIRM THE SOUND HAS BEEN ELIMINATED.
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SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, EXISTS ON CERTAIN SUBARU VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES). TRANSMITTER FOBS MAY CONTAIN A DEFECT THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE RES RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
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NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU REMOTE ENGINE STARTER TRANSMITTER FOBS. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, EXISTS ON CERTAIN SUBARU VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES). TRANSMITTER FOBS MAY CONTAIN A DEFECT THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE RES RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
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IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE MAP LIGHT AREA, IT COULD BE CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE AREA OF THE SUNROOF CABLE MECHANISM. TO REMEDY THE CONDITION, SILICONE SEALER WILL NEED TO BE APPLIED TO BOTH OF THE FRONT END CAPS AS INDICATED BELOW. REFER TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW.
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IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT THERE MAY BE A POTENTIAL PARTS QUALITY ISSUE WITH CERTAIN REMOTE ENGINE STARTER KITS. WE ARE ASKING THAT DEALERS PLEASE CHECK THEIR INVENTORY AND IDENTIFY ANY BAD LOTS (LISTED BELOW) AND RETURN THEM TO THEIR FACING WAREHOUSE. ALL OF THE RDCS HAVE SORTED AND REMOVED ANY INVENTORY THAT MAY BE AFFECTED.
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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FRONT DOOR GLASS TO BIND OR MOVE SLOWLY WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO CAUSE ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOW AUTO-UP FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED). IN SOME CASES, WHEN CLOSING THE WINDOW, THE SYSTEM MAY MIS-INTERPRET THE BINDING CONDITION AND ACTIVATE THE PINCHING HAZARD PREVENTION FEATURE AND REVERSE THE MOTORS DIRECTION.
Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
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IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS THE OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP FLASHING WITH P0751, P0756, P0761, P0766, P0771, P1840, P1841, P1842, P1843 OR P1844 STORED IN MEMORY AND POSSIBLY AN INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION, IT MAY BE THE RESULT OF CONTAMINATION IN THE VALVE BODY. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE VALVE BODY, FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION AND PERFORM THE DYNAMIC CHECK MODE PROCEDURE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE SUNROOF NOT OPENING OR CLOSING PROPERLY. IT WILL ALSO ADDRESS A POPPING OR SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE GLASS PANEL WHEN IT LOWERS PRIOR TO RETRACTING. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSBS 12-122-10R, 12-124-10R AND 12-135-12.
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SUBARU: TIRE RUBBING SOUND FROM RIGHT FRONT. THE SOUND WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN BACKING UP WITH THE WHEELS TURNED TO THE RIGHT A CERTAIN AMOUNT. IT IS CAUSED BY THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE CORNER OF THE ACCESSORY SPLASH GUARD.INCLUDING 2010 MY. *JS