NHTSA ID Number: 10120975
Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-84-16R
Summary
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
NUMBER: 10-84-16R
DATE: 04/14/16
Revised: 06/14/16
| APPLICABILITY: | 2015-16MY WRX and STI Models |
| 2014-16MY Forester Models | |
| 2014-16MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models | |
| SUBJECT: | New A/C Compressor / Clutch Assembly |
Introduction:
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
Production Change Information:
The new A/C compressor assemblies were incorporated into production starting with the VINs listed below:
| Vehicle / Model | Starting VIN |
|---|---|
| WRX / WRX STI | G*819293 |
| Forester | G*469916 |
| Impreza / XV Crosstrek | 4 Door- G*004001 |
| 5 Door- G*212351 |
Part Information:
| DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | APPLICABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY | 73111VA000 | WRX / WRXSTI |
| 73111FJ030 | XV Crosstrek HEV | |
73111FJ040
A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018, Impreza 2012-2016 2.0L, Crosstrek 2016-2017, XV Crosstrek 2013-2015, GAS only
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Service Procedure / Information:
When receiving a customer concern of the A/C system being inoperative and testing / diagnosis reveals the compressor clutch is defective:
- Confirm the VIN is prior to the production change.
- Inspect the serial number of the A/C compressor. Assemblies with a Serial Number beginning with 51001***** or HIGHER (October 1, 2015) are equipped with the new clutch. Decode the Serial Number using the photos and illustration shown below.
- If the Serial Number is 50930***** or BEFORE (September 30, 2015) , replace the A/C compressor assembly following the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual.
13 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 2016 |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2014-2016 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2014-2016 |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2015-2016 |
| SUBARU | WRX STI | 2015-2016 |
| SUBARU | XV CROSSTREK | 2014-2015 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 10-84-16R
DATE: 04/14/16
Revised: 06/14/16
MC-10120975-9999.pdf 292.401KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10140504
Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-84-16
Summary
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 10-84-16
DATE: 04/14/16
MC-10140504-9999.pdf 289.736KB
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Bulletin Number: 10-84-16R; Revised 06/14/16 Page 1 NUMBER: 10-84-16R DATE: 04/14/16 Revised: 06/14/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY WRX and STI Models 2014-16MY Forester Models 2014-16MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models SUBJECT: New A/C Compressor / Clutch Assembly CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS ISO 14001 COMPLIANT ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Continued… Introduction: This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly. Production Change Information: The new A/C compressor assemblies were incorporated into production starting with the VINs listed below: Vehicle / Model Starting VIN WRX / WRX STI G*819293 Forester G*469916 Impreza / XV Crosstrek 4 Door- G*004001 5 Door- G*212351 Part Information: DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER APPLICABILITY COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY 73111VA000 WRX / WRXSTI 73111FJ030 XV Crosstrek HEV 73111FJ040 Forester, Impreza, XV Exc. HEV SERVICE INFORMATION ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. © 2016 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: 10-84-16R; Revised 06/14/16 Page 2 Service Procedure / Information: When receiving a customer concern of the A/C system being inoperative and testing / diagnosis reveals the compressor clutch is defective: • Confirm the VIN is prior to the production change. • Inspect the serial number of the A/C compressor. Assemblies with a Serial Number beginning with 51001***** or HIGHER (October 1, 2015) are equipped with the new clutch. Decode the Serial Number using the photos and illustration shown below. • If the Serial Number is 50930***** or BEFORE (September 30, 2015) , replace the A/C compressor assembly following the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. Warranty / Claim Information: For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by a Subaru Added Security Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information: WRX, STI, IMPREZA AND XV CROSSTREK MODELS Labor Description Labor Operation # Failure Code Labor Time A/C COMPRESSOR R&R B015-001 CSK-42 0.5 TESTING, EVACUATE & RECHARGE A/C SYSTEM C010-101 1.0 FORESTER MODELS Labor Description Labor Operation # Failure Code Labor Time A/C COMPRESSOR R&R B014-001 DSB-42 0.5 TESTING, EVACUATE & RECHARGE A/C SYSTEM C010-101 1.0 IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. • Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing. • Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
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One thing to check, or to ask your mechanic to check, is the spacers in the ac clutch. As the clutch wears, it creates too much space and the electromagnetic clutch can’t pull the plate to engage. Very common on Subarus. There are a ton of videos on YouTube for this. Fixed my daughters ac in her 2014 Subaru Impreza.
Can the ac compressor still be working and it effect the ac condenser? I have a 2014 Subaru Forester. There has been a technical bulletin issued for the compressor. The ac isn’t working. It was checked. A little Freon loaded cool air was coming out of ac. Mechanic said it was the condenser. Could the faulty compressor cause trouble in the condenser, thanks for your help
Wholly confusing..my Vin for my 2015 xv crosstrek limited with eyesight G*273674 indicated i have the new compressor model..
as it’s stated that at G*212351 and above is new compressor- correct.?!
Assuming so then,
my compressor model number is 73111FJ040
with serial number of 50409******.
Indicating manf date of 2015-April-09 !..
So reading along with the TSB provided above it indicates if# is 50930****** or before Replace the A/C compressor assembly !! ..
So my perplixion is this..
How could my VIN indicate that my vehicle has the New Compressor initially..
(according to the numbers given, I’m well into the new model installed G*212351 -> mine is G*273674)
Yet the serial number indicates to REPLACE the unit as it is before — 50930
again my serial is — 50409 ..
Also according to the TSB it states if under warranty blaa blaa mine is not-.. yet i missed it by what .? 5 months ?
Every time I’ve had my vehicle in dealer only inspection/maintenance/repair like clock work and documented .. never once was there any word about checking to see if replacement need on a known issue for 2015 XV Crosstrek models concerning the A/C compressor FAILURE and REPLACEMENT ISSUE…
Until after this last winter of 2018 i turned on my A/C to blowing only warm air…
I’m so damn pissed at the moment i will stop writing and Hope for some response asap ..
Am going to copy and paste all that I’ve written here and email Subaru directly over this issue and Pray i as well recieve some sort of good will gesture — unless bigger hidden issues remain for me to suddnly discover, as id rather eat the cost of this now and seek relief in future.. *** son of a Fuji .. rrrr
I need to replace an air conditioner compressor clutch on a 2014 Impreza Sport, but have only found that the entire AC compressor must be purchased. Does anyone know where I can purchase just the clutch?
Called Subaru to find out more about this since our Crosstrek is having A/C issues. Subaru claims this is fake. They have no such bulletin on file. WTF?
My Forester is out of the standard warranty. Would I have to pay for this repair?
Is this a recall for which the owner needs to foot the bill? My Forester is out of the regular warranty.
Owner… This is a TSB.
why cant these bulletins be sent out to the owner of these cars. Im just out of warranty on my 2016 WRX an the compressor is shot an my serial number confirms this. So, I have to pay for something you went cheap on.
Just wrong wrong wrong
It’s all about $$$$
I have a 2014 Subaru Forrester that the clutch is not working on the air conditioning air compressor is this covered under the recall
.VIN JF2SJAJC3EH403534
You will have to check with the dealer.
2014 forester ac doesn’t work defective parts. please contact me regarding recall. I have a car 2001 never had any issues with ac.