Technical Service Bulletins
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06-63-18R
Jul 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
07-136-18
Jul 18, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
16-114-18
Jul 13, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HYBRID MODELS ONLY. This Service Information bulletin provides revised diagnostics to follow when troubleshooting a DTC P0C79, ?Drive Motor ?A? Inverter Voltage Too High?.
07-127-18R
Jul 10, 2018
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
This bulletin announces a design change to the power rear gate (PRG) rod. The new rod will address isolated cases of one end of the rod coming off the ball stud just as the latch releases and the gate starts to open / move.
13-101-18
Jul 10, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
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 help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a cont
15-224-18
Jul 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces new part number information for the antenna feeder cable and head liner. It also provides helpful installation tips for properly securing the cable to the head liner so post-repair rattling sound concerns are avoided
05-64-18
Jul 9, 2018
200000 WHEELS
This Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the rear frame stay mounting flange bolts. The new flange bolts (5 used per side) have been lengthened by 2mm to an overall length of 25mm.
05-62-18
Jul 2, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. The strut mount cap / seal shape has been changed (outside diameter increased by 30
07-135-18
Jun 28, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
HEV MODELS ONLY. This Service Information bulletin informs of a potentially incorrect display when a DTC is stored in either the Hybrid Power Control Module (HPCM) or in the OBD menu, Mode $02 while retrieving freeze-frame data (FFD). I
02-176-18
Jun 27, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the upper oil pan baffle plate used on the models listed above. The new plate has a relief to allow for use of an oil level sensor which will be used in future production.
11-181-18
Jun 26, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address an idle drop condition which may occur when the A/C system switches off at low engine RPM during warm-up after a cold start.
15-219-18R
Jun 21, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.
05-63-18
Jun 20, 2018
010000 STEERING
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
12-244-18
Jun 18, 2018
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin outlines changes made to the rear quarter panel wheel arch garnish to eliminate gapping between the inner edge of the trim and the vehicle body.
Thule Products
Jun 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
REMINDER: Warranty of Thule Product: Thule products sold through Authorized Subaru Retailers are warranted by Thule with a Limited Lifetime Original Purchaser Warranty. For detailed warranty information, visit www.thule.com. If a custome
07-131-18R
Jun 11, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
12-245-18
Jun 11, 2018
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
5 DOOR MODELS ONLY. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the rear gate trim panels. The change was made to the areas of the panels where they fit together to improve production line efficiency.
Midtronics Batte
Jun 7, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Today, we are pleased to announce the release of a software update to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic Service System. The release will update the software from revision ?C? to revision ?D?.
12-243-18
Jun 6, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin replaces TSB 12-201-16R and provides a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of the hood scoop scrubbing the finish of the hood panel in the areas shown in the photo. Due to different expansion rates between the me
SBR Inspection R
Jun 5, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
We have heard concerns from many of our retailers about the press release last night from Subaru Corporation about the Japanese governments continuing investigation in emissions and fuel economy discrepancies involving a very small number o
06-59-17R
May 31, 2018
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 above.
04-20-18
May 31, 2018
010000 STEERING
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.
02-174-18
May 31, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Service Information bulletin serves as a reminder regarding standard procedures when removing and/or tightening/torqueing the engine oil drain plug to avoid damaging the oil pan.
02-175-18
May 31, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces a design change to the PCV valve used on the models listed above. Customers may have concerns of white smoke from the exhaust and / or in some cases, excessive engine oil consumption.
11-180-18
May 30, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HYBRID MODELS ONLY. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address DTCs P0A78 and P1C2A. When either of these DTCs is stored, the Hybrid/HEV functions are inoperative. The new logic will pr