NHTSA ID Number: 10240122
Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-313-23
Summary
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
NUMBER: 15-313-23
DATE: 07/27/23
| APPLICABILITY: | 2024 Subaru Vehicles |
| SUBJECT: | 2024 Audio/Navigation & Power Amplifier Exchange Component Identification and Procedures |
INTRODUCTION
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 Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
CONTENTS
Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and the one year Replacement Parts Warranty, the Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective unit from the manufacturer.
In the event the vehicle is “New” and “In-stock”,call the Vendor’s Service Center prior to calling Subaru Retailer Claims. A new unit will be supplied rather than a remanufactured unit. If the Vendor Service Center is unable to provide a new unit, immediately contact a Subaru Retailer Claims Specialist at 1-866-782-2782 prior to placing an order for further instructions.
The replacement of a new unit, other than new units supplied through the exchange program, requires authorization from a Subaru of America, Inc. Retailer Claims Specialist at 1-866-782-2782. An authorization code will be provided and must be included upon claim submission.
Vehicles that have been placed in demo service should use exchange units only.
EXCHANGE PROCEDURE FOR ALL EXCHANGE COMPONENTS
- The defective chassis should remain in the vehicle until the exchange unit is installed.
- Contact the applicable Service Center with the following information:
- Retailer Code
- Retailer Name and Address
- VIN – All 17 Characters
- Date of Vehicle Sale
- Vehicle Mileage
- Caller’s Name and Telephone Number
- Claim Number
- Face Plate ID Number (Clarion only)
- Subaru Part Number as shown in this bulletin
- Customer Complaint
- Customer Last Name
At this time, the Service Center will issue an exchange number. It is required that this number be provided upon claim submission.
An exchange chassis along with an exchange form will be shipped within 72 hours. If the exchange chassis is not received within 5 days, call the Service Center. Provide the operator with the exchange number when making inquiries.
- Install the exchange unit as soon as possible upon receipt. Return the defective chassis to the manufacturer within 30 days. Return freight charges may be claimed as sublet, provided the repair was performed under the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty. Copies of the freight invoice should be attached to the repair order.
If the exchange unit has not been installed or the failed chassis has not been returned within 30 days, contact the Service Center. Reference the exchange number and explain the circumstances causing the delay. An extension will be granted or the retailer will be instructed to return the exchange unit. Failure to comply will result in a “charge back” to the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit.
The retailer must return the failed component in the same approved packaging that the exchange unit arrived in. Harman exchange units arrive with a pre-paid return shipping label. A hard copy of the printout from the on-line order or the Exchange Request Form must be included in the core return package. Failure to use proper packaging could result in a “charge back” for the cost of the exchange unit and shipping.
NOTE: Activation of all subscription based services is the responsibility of the vehicle owner.
NOTE: For the “Audio Out of Warranty Exchange / Repair Program” refer to the Added Security Section 11.2.10 or Policy Adjustment Section 12.6.1 of the Claims Policies & Procedures on-line manual.
MANUFACTURERS BY COMPONENT
Audio/Satellite
Clarion (Faurecia Clarion Electronics): Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal. Clarion exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon and Clarion Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions.
DENSO/Denso Ten Service Center is open from 7am-5pm Pacific Time at 1-800-237-5413. The Exchange Fax Form is found on Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads/Denso Ten Online Exchange Instructions. Click on the website address https://www.f10ncs.com
Harman: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal
Harman exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions
Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the original vehicle or network communications will be severed.
Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM services.
Audio/Navigation/Satellite
DENSO/Denso Ten Service Center is open from 7am-5pm Pacific Time at 1-800-237-5413. The Exchange Fax Form is found on Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads/Denso Ten Online Exchange Instructions. Click on the website address https://www.f10ncs.com
Harman: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal
Harman exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions
Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the original vehicle or network communications will be severed.
Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM services.
Power Amplifier
Harman Kardon: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal
Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations &
Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – AUDIO/NAVIGATION
In PDF Bellow…
POWER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLE:
Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example..Orders placed prior to 7/9/19
R.A. Number 9MW741 (1 digit 2 letters 3 digits)
Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example…Orders placed after 7/9/19 MCO # 1234567890 (Ten Digits – All Numbers)
POWER AMPLIFIER SERVICE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION
| Harmon Kardon (United Radio) | 1-800-448-0944 | 8am-8pm Eastern Time |
Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – POWER AMPLIFIER
In PDF Bellow…
SATELLITE ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLARION & DENSO
If you need to perform a warranty exchange on any radio that is factory equipped with a Clarion or DENSO satellite radio, please follow the instructions below. Going through the process will ensure that any fee for the new radio is waived and will ensure your customer continues to receive their satellite radio programming without any interruption of service.
Step 1. Call Sirius XM Retailer Support at 1-800-852-9696 and let the agent know you are doing a warranty exchange on a Subaru vehicle.
Step 2. Provide the agent with the old Radio ID and ask them to transfer the service on this radio
to the new Radio ID. Confirm with the agent that the old Radio ID has been deactivated. (To find the Radio ID, go into satellite radio mode and tune to channel “0”, the Radio ID will display for you, it will be 8 alpha-numeric characters long).
Step 3. Confirm which services you are transferring e.g. Audio only or Audio and Traffic.
Step 4. Ask the SXM Dealer support agent to send an activation signal to the new radio and confirm the radio is working. Retailers can also perform a signal refresh if necessary by entering in the Radio ID into the following URL, www.siriusxm.com/oemrefresh
NOTE: If the unit is inoperative, call Sirius XM for assistance in identifying the existing radio ID number.
HARMAN ONLY
All exchange units equipped with a Harman satellite radio will be reactivated by United Radio prior to being shipped to the Retailer.
Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the original vehicle or network communications will be severed.
Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM services.
EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLES AND SERVICE CENTER PHONE NUMBERS FOR AUDIO/NAVIGATION
The Audio Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective Audio/Navigation unit with an exchange unit from the manufacturer.
The applicable Service Center for each manufacturer should be contacted and at that time the Service Center will issue an exchange number. It is required that this number be provided upon claim submission.
Below are examples of the audio exchange numbers and the telephone number for the Service Center for each manufacturer.
AUDIO EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLES
Clarion Exchange Number Example – Orders placed prior to 12/23/19 …. (ERS#) 0000000001
Clarion Exchange Number Example – Orders placed as of 12/23/19 …. MCO # 1234567890 (Ten digits – all numbers)
Harman (United Radio) Exchange Number Example..Orders placed prior to 7/9/19
R.A. Number 9MW741 (1 digit 2 letters 3 digits)
Harman (United Radio) Exchange Number Example…Orders placed after 7/9/19 MCO # 1234567890 (Ten Digits – All Numbers)
AUDIO SERVICE CENTER PHONE NUMBERS AND HOURS OF OPERATION.
| Clarion | 1-800-448-0944 | 8am-8pm Eastern Time |
| DENSO | 1-800-237-5413 | 7am-5pm Pacific Time |
| Harman (United Radio) | 1-800-448-0944 | 8am-8pm Eastern Time |
PACKING SLIP RO NUMBER REQUIREMENT – 2020 LEGACY & OUTBACK MODELS
DENSO ONLY
Effective November 1, 2019; all DENSO Cockpit Control Units, Audio and Audio w/Navigation Multimedia Infotainment Systems will require an additional entry of the RO* character string (see image below) from the DENSO/Denso Ten exchange unit “Packing Slip” included with the delivery of every DENSO exchange unit shipped to the Retailer. The RO field is located between the Order Date and Complaint on the Packing Slip.
*Please do not confuse this with the Retailer repair order number.
The RO number on the DENSO/Denso Ten Packing Slip is a required entry for the Comments
Field for a claim submission for an audio exchange. This is in addition to the existing Claim Order/ Audio Exchange Number entry in the Misc. Detail field. BOTH entries will now be required.
An example of the RO number on the DENSO/Denso Ten Packing Slip is show below.
AUDIO/NAVIGATION & POWER AMPLIFIER COMPONENT OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE / REPAIR PROGRAM
Vehicles outside the terms of the New Car Basic or Parts Warranties may utilize the Audio Exchange/
Repair Program which is to be referenced as an “Out-of Warranty Exchange Program”. Subaru Added Security Gold Plus customers are entitled to this “out-of-warranty” exchange program when the failure meets the terms of the Agreement.
The out-of-warranty exchange program is intended to enhance customer satisfaction by providing a prompt exchange with a quality factory serviced audio unit which has been refurbished to the highest standards.
All out-of-warranty orders will be subject to Supplier availability. In case of low stock, “in-warranty” orders will take priority over “out-of-warranty” orders. In general, this program is for internal failures and does not include exchanges for damage (spilled liquid, scratches, etc.) Speak with the Audio/ Navi. Supplier to determine exchange eligibility.
Out of Warranty Exchange Program procedures are outlined below. Please have the following information available when contacting the Service Center.
Retailer Code
Retailer Name and Address
VIN – All 17 Characters
Date of Vehicle Sale
Vehicle Mileage
Caller’s Name and Telephone Number
Claim Number
Face Plate ID Number (Clarion and Fujitsu Ten only)
Subaru Part Number
Customer Complaint
Customer Last Name
Clarion (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944
- Clarion exchange requests are processed by United Radio.
- Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs.
- Clarion offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units
- Clarion will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit
- Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer
- Cores must be returned to Clarion (United Radio) within 30 days
- Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer
- There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be invoiced by Clarion (United Radio) and are to make payment directly to Clarion (United Radio) for this fee
DENSO/Denso Ten 1-800-237-5413
- Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs.
- DENSO/Denso Ten offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units
- DENSO/Denso Ten will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit
- Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer
- Cores must be returned to DENSO/Denso Ten within 30 days
- Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer
- There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores.
Retailers will be invoiced by DENSO/Denso Ten and are to make payment directly to DENSO/ Denso Ten for this fee.
Harman Kardon (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944
- Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio.
- Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs.
- Harman Kardon offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units
- Harman Kardon will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit
- Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer
- Cores must be returned to Harman Kardon (United Radio) within 30 days
- Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer
- There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be invoiced by Harman Kardon (United Radio) and are to make payment directly to Harman Kardon (United Radio) for this fee.
8 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2024 |
| SUBARU | BRZ | 2024 |
| SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 2024 |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2024 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2024 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2024 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2024 |
| SUBARU | XV CROSSTREK | 2024 |
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NUMBER: 15-313-23
DATE: 07/27/23
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Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 1 of 19 Continued… NUMBER: 15-313-23 DATE: 07/27/23 APPLICABILITY: 2024 Subaru Vehicles SUBJECT: 2024 Audio/Navigation & Power Amplifier Exchange Component Identification and Procedures 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. INTRODUCTION 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 Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet. CONTENTS Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and the one year Replacement Parts Warranty, the Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective unit from the manufacturer. In the event the vehicle is “New” and “In-stock”,call the Vendor’s Service Center prior to calling Subaru Retailer Claims. A new unit will be supplied rather than a remanufactured unit. If the Vendor Service Center is unable to provide a new unit, immediately contact a Subaru Retailer Claims Specialist at 1-866-782-2782 prior to placing an order for further instructions. The replacement of a new unit, other than new units supplied through the exchange program, requires authorization from a Subaru of America, Inc. Retailer Claims Specialist at 1-866-782-2782. An authorization code will be provided and must be included upon claim submission. Vehicles that have been placed in demo service should use exchange units only. SERVICE BULLETIN 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. ©2020 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 2 of 19 Continued… EXCHANGE PROCEDURE FOR ALL EXCHANGE COMPONENTS 1) The defective chassis should remain in the vehicle until the exchange unit is installed. 2) Contact the applicable Service Center with the following information: • Retailer Code • Retailer Name and Address • VIN – All 17 Characters • Date of Vehicle Sale • Vehicle Mileage • Caller’s Name and Telephone Number • Claim Number • Face Plate ID Number (Clarion only) • Subaru Part Number as shown in this bulletin • Customer Complaint • Customer Last Name At this time, the Service Center will issue an exchange number. It is required that this number be provided upon claim submission. An exchange chassis along with an exchange form will be shipped within 72 hours. If the exchange chassis is not received within 5 days, call the Service Center. Provide the operator with the exchange number when making inquiries. 3) Install the exchange unit as soon as possible upon receipt. Return the defective chassis to the manufacturer within 30 days. Return freight charges may be claimed as sublet, provided the repair was performed under the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty. Copies of the freight invoice should be attached to the repair order. If the exchange unit has not been installed or the failed chassis has not been returned within 30 days, contact the Service Center. Reference the exchange number and explain the circumstances causing the delay. An extension will be granted or the retailer will be instructed to return the exchange unit. Failure to comply will result in a “charge back” to the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit. The retailer must return the failed component in the same approved packaging that the exchange unit arrived in. Harman exchange units arrive with a pre-paid return shipping label. A hard copy of the printout from the on-line order or the Exchange Request Form must be included in the core return package. Failure to use proper packaging could result in a “charge back” for the cost of the exchange unit and shipping. NOTE: Activation of all subscription based services is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. NOTE: For the “Audio Out of Warranty Exchange / Repair Program” refer to the Added Security Section 11.2.10 or Policy Adjustment Section 12.6.1 of the Claims Policies & Procedures on-line manual. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 3 of 19 Continued… MANUFACTURERS BY COMPONENT Audio/Satellite Clarion (Faurecia Clarion Electronics): Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal. Clarion exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944. Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon and Clarion Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions. DENSO/Denso Ten Service Center is open from 7am-5pm Pacific Time at 1-800-237-5413. The Exchange Fax Form is found on Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads/ Denso Ten Online Exchange Instructions. Click on the website address https://www.f10ncs.com Harman: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal Harman exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944. Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the original vehicle or network communications will be severed. Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM services. Audio/Navigation/Satellite DENSO/Denso Ten Service Center is open from 7am-5pm Pacific Time at 1-800-237-5413. The Exchange Fax Form is found on Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads/ Denso Ten Online Exchange Instructions. Click on the website address https://www.f10ncs.com Harman: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal Harman exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944. Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the original vehicle or network communications will be severed. Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM services. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 4 of 19 Continued… Power Amplifier Harman Kardon: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944. Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – AUDIO/NAVIGATION ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER ATTENTION! PERFORM SUFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS, FOLLOWING PROCEDURES, TO VALIDATE THE EXCHANGE ORDER Ascent 11.6-INCH Center Information Display TBD Denso TBD Ascent 11.6-INCH Center Information Display TBD Denso TBD Ascent Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) TBD Denso TBD Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 5 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Ascent Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) TBD Denso TBD ATTENTION! PERFORM SUFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO VALIDATE THE EXCHANGE ORDER Crosstrek DUAL 7-INCH Center Information Display Base Trims RRA-03 Denso 86412FN410 Crosstrek 11.6-INCH Multimedia Plus System Premium, Sport, and Limited Trims RRB-13, RRB-14 RRD-21. RRD-22 RRF-31, RRF-32 Denso 86412FN450 Crosstrek 11.6-INCH Multimedia Navigation System Limited Trim w/ Navigation RRF-33 Denso 86412FN45A Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 6 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Crosstrek Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Base Trim RRA-03 Denso 86422FN620 Crosstrek Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Premium Trims RRB-13, RRB-14 Denso 86422FN640 Crosstrek Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Sport and Limited Trims RRD-21, RRD-22 RRF-31, RRF-32 Denso 86422FN64A Crosstrek Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Limited Trim w/ Navigation RRF-33 Denso 86422FN67A Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 7 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Forester TBD TBD TBD Forester TBD TBD TBD Forester TBD TBD TBD Forester TBD TBD TBD Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 8 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Forester TBD TBD TBD ATTENTION! PERFORM SUFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO VALIDATE THE EXCHANGE ORDER Impreza DUAL 7-INCH Multimedia System Base Trim RLA-01, RLA-03 Denso 86412FN410 Impreza 11.6-INCH Multimedia Plus System Sport and RS Trims RLD-21, RLD-23 RLG-31, RLG-33 Denso 86412FN450 Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 9 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Impreza Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Base Trims RLA-01, RLA-03 Denso 86422FN620 Impreza Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Sport and RS Trims RLD-21, RLD-23 RLG-31, RLG-33 Denso 86422FN640 ATTENTION! PERFORM SUFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO VALIDATE THE EXCHANGE ORDER Legacy & Outback Dual 7 Inch Center Information Display Base Trims RAB-02, RDB-01 DENSO 86213AN64A Legacy & Outback 11.6 Inch Center Information Display All Trims Except Base DENSO 86213AN67A Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 10 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Legacy & Outback Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Base Trims RAB-02, RDB-01 DENSO 86201AN62A Legacy & Outback Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Premium, Sport, Onyx, Limited & Wilderness Trims – Non-Navigation RAD-11, RAD-13, RDD-11, RDD-13 RAG-21, RDE-21, RDI-21 RDH-21, RDF-31, RAF-31 DENSO 86201AN68A Legacy & Outback Cockpit Control Unit Assembly (CHASSIS) Premium, Wilderness, Limited, Limited XT, Touring & Touring XT Trims With Navigation RAD-15, RDD-15 RAF-34, RDF-34 RDI-22, RDJ-32 RAL-41, RDG-41, RDL-41 DENSO 86271AN63A Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 11 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Solterra Subaru Multimedia 8 Inch Navigation System TBD DENSO TEN TBD Solterra Subaru Multimedia 12.3 Inch Navigation System TBD DENSO TEN TBD ATTENTION! PERFORM SUFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO VALIDATE THE EXCHANGE ORDER WRX TBD DENSO TBD WRX TBD DENSO TBD Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 12 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION & APPLICABILITY MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER WRX TBD DENSO TBD WRX TBD DENSO TBD WRX TBD DENSO TBD BRZ Cockpit Control Unit TBD DENSO TBD ATTENTION! PERFORM SUFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO VALIDATE THE EXCHANGE ORDER BRZ 8 Inch Center Information Display DENSO TBD Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 13 of 19 Continued… POWER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLE: Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example..Orders placed prior to 7/9/19 R.A. Number 9MW741 (1 digit 2 letters 3 digits) Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example…Orders placed after 7/9/19 MCO # 1234567890 (Ten Digits – All Numbers) POWER AMPLIFIER SERVICE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION Harmon Kardon (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944 8am-8pm Eastern Time Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio. Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – POWER AMPLIFIER ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Ascent Power Amplifier Assy TBD Harman TBD Crosstrek Power Amplifier Assy Limited Models RRF-32, RRF-33 Harman 86221FN01A Forester Power Amplifier Assy TBD Harman TBD Forester Power Amplifier Assy TBD Harman TBD Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 14 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER Impreza Power Amplifier Assy Base, Sport, and RS Trims RLA-01, RLA-03 RLD-21, RLD-23 RLG-31 Harman 86221FN010 Impreza Power Amplifier Assy RS Trim RLG-33 Harman 86221FN000 Legacy Outback Power Amplifier Assy Limited & Touring XT Legacy Trims Onyx, Onyx XT, Limited, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring & Touring XT Outback Trims RAF-31, RAF-34, RAL-41 RDE-21, RDF-31, RDF-34, RDH-21, RDI-21, RDI-22 RDJ-32, RDL-41, RDG-41 Harman 86221AN11B Legacy Power Amplifier Assy Sport Trim RAG-21 Harman 86221AN10A Solterra Power Amplifier Assy Limited & Touring Models TBD Harman TBD Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 15 of 19 Continued… ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER WRX TBD TBD WRX TBD TBD BRZ Power Amplifier Assy TBD Pioneer TBD SATELLITE ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS CLARION & DENSO If you need to perform a warranty exchange on any radio that is factory equipped with a Clarion or DENSO satellite radio, please follow the instructions below. Going through the process will ensure that any fee for the new radio is waived and will ensure your customer continues to receive their satellite radio programming without any interruption of service. Step 1. Call Sirius XM Retailer Support at 1-800-852-9696 and let the agent know you are doing a warranty exchange on a Subaru vehicle. Step 2. Provide the agent with the old Radio ID and ask them to transfer the service on this radio to the new Radio ID. Confirm with the agent that the old Radio ID has been deactivated. (To find the Radio ID, go into satellite radio mode and tune to channel “0”, the Radio ID will display for you, it will be 8 alpha-numeric characters long). Step 3. Confirm which services you are transferring e.g. Audio only or Audio and Traffic. Step 4. Ask the SXM Dealer support agent to send an activation signal to the new radio and confirm the radio is working. Retailers can also perform a signal refresh if necessary by entering in the Radio ID into the following URL, www.siriusxm.com/oemrefresh NOTE: If the unit is inoperative, call Sirius XM for assistance in identifying the existing radio ID number. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 16 of 19 Continued… HARMAN ONLY All exchange units equipped with a Harman satellite radio will be reactivated by United Radio prior to being shipped to the Retailer. Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the original vehicle or network communications will be severed. Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM services. EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLES AND SERVICE CENTER PHONE NUMBERS FOR AUDIO/NAVIGATION The Audio Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective Audio/Navigation unit with an exchange unit from the manufacturer. The applicable Service Center for each manufacturer should be contacted and at that time the Service Center will issue an exchange number. It is required that this number be provided upon claim submission. Below are examples of the audio exchange numbers and the telephone number for the Service Center for each manufacturer. AUDIO EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLES Clarion Exchange Number Example – Orders placed prior to 12/23/19 …. (ERS#) 0000000001 Clarion Exchange Number Example – Orders placed as of 12/23/19 …. MCO # 1234567890 (Ten digits – all numbers) Harman (United Radio) Exchange Number Example..Orders placed prior to 7/9/19 R.A. Number 9MW741 (1 digit 2 letters 3 digits) Harman (United Radio) Exchange Number Example…Orders placed after 7/9/19 MCO # 1234567890 (Ten Digits – All Numbers) AUDIO SERVICE CENTER PHONE NUMBERS AND HOURS OF OPERATION. Clarion 1-800-448-0944 8am-8pm Eastern Time DENSO 1-800-237-5413 7am-5pm Pacific Time Harman (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944 8am-8pm Eastern Time PACKING SLIP RO NUMBER REQUIREMENT – 2020 LEGACY & OUTBACK MODELS DENSO ONLY Effective November 1, 2019; all DENSO Cockpit Control Units, Audio and Audio w/Navigation Multimedia Infotainment Systems will require an additional entry of the RO* character string (see image below) from the DENSO/Denso Ten exchange unit “Packing Slip” included with the delivery of every DENSO exchange unit shipped to the Retailer. The RO field is located between the Order Date and Complaint on the Packing Slip. * Please do not confuse this with the Retailer repair order number. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 17 of 19 Continued… The RO number on the DENSO/Denso Ten Packing Slip is a required entry for the Comments Field for a claim submission for an audio exchange. This is in addition to the existing Claim Order/ Audio Exchange Number entry in the Misc. Detail field. BOTH entries will now be required. An example of the RO number on the DENSO/Denso Ten Packing Slip is show below. RO F10S6BAC17595C AUDIO/NAVIGATION & POWER AMPLIFIER COMPONENT OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE / REPAIR PROGRAM Vehicles outside the terms of the New Car Basic or Parts Warranties may utilize the Audio Exchange/ Repair Program which is to be referenced as an “Out-of Warranty Exchange Program”. Subaru Added Security Gold Plus customers are entitled to this “out-of-warranty” exchange program when the failure meets the terms of the Agreement. The out-of-warranty exchange program is intended to enhance customer satisfaction by providing a prompt exchange with a quality factory serviced audio unit which has been refurbished to the highest standards. All out-of-warranty orders will be subject to Supplier availability. In case of low stock, “in-warranty” orders will take priority over “out-of-warranty” orders. In general, this program is for internal failures and does not include exchanges for damage (spilled liquid, scratches, etc.) Speak with the Audio/ Navi. Supplier to determine exchange eligibility. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 18 of 19 Continued… Out of Warranty Exchange Program procedures are outlined below. Please have the following information available when contacting the Service Center. Retailer Code Retailer Name and Address VIN – All 17 Characters Date of Vehicle Sale Vehicle Mileage Caller’s Name and Telephone Number Claim Number Face Plate ID Number (Clarion and Fujitsu Ten only) Subaru Part Number Customer Complaint Customer Last Name Clarion (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944 • Clarion exchange requests are processed by United Radio. • Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs. • Clarion offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units • Clarion will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit • Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer • Cores must be returned to Clarion (United Radio) within 30 days • Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer • There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be invoiced by Clarion (United Radio) and are to make payment directly to Clarion (United Radio) for this fee DENSO/Denso Ten 1-800-237-5413 • Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs. • DENSO/Denso Ten offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units • DENSO/Denso Ten will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit • Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer • Cores must be returned to DENSO/Denso Ten within 30 days • Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer • There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be invoiced by DENSO/Denso Ten and are to make payment directly to DENSO/ Denso Ten for this fee. Bulletin Number: 15-313-23; Date: 07/27/23 Page 19 of 19 Harman Kardon (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944 • Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio. • Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs. • Harman Kardon offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units • Harman Kardon will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit • Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer • Cores must be returned to Harman Kardon (United Radio) within 30 days • Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer • There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be invoiced by Harman Kardon (United Radio) and are to make payment directly to Harman Kardon (United Radio) for this fee.
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