Power Steering Pump Design Change – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 04-14-15R DATE: 02-20-15 REVISED: 03-30-16 APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback H4 Models SUBJECT: Power Steering Pump Design Change     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a design change to the power steering pump to address customer concerns of increased steering effort, especially in cold temperatures.   PART INFORMATION NEW PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLICABILITY 34430AJ031 PUMP … Read more

WQQ-52 – Application of Anti-Corrosion Material to the Four-Way (2-2 way) Joint Connector of the Brake Line System – 2008-2014 Subaru

December 31, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V830000 Brake Line Corrosion at Four-Way Connector Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V830 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number … Read more

“Check Device” Error Message Displayed – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

2014 Subaru Legacy

NUMBER: 15-178-15 DATE: 02-13-15 APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with Panasonic Display Audio Units SUBJECT: “Check Device” Error Message Displayed   INTRODUCTION 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 … Read more

Hood Latch and Striker Mounting Bolt Change – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 12-178-15 DATE: 01-30-15   APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback SUBJECT: Hood Latch and Striker Mounting Bolt Change   INTRODUCTION 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 … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking – 2011-2015 Subaru Forester

NUMBER: 11-153-15R DATE: 01-22-15 REVISED: 05-27-15 APPLICABILITY: 2011-15MY Forester N/A Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts. PACK FILE APPLICABILITY MODEL YEAR/ MODEL TRANSMISSION PAK FILE NAME NEW ECM PART NUMBER OLD … Read more