Subaru Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
NHTSA 16V162 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. CONSEQUENCE: An engine stall … Read more
NUMBER: 12-190-15R DATE: 10/14/15 REVISED: 03/25/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2016MY WRX and STI Models 2013-2016MY BRZ SUBJECT: Elimination of Creaking Sound from Clutch Pedal Assembly INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating the clutch pedal. The cause of the sound has been identified as a very slight … Read more
NUMBER: 11-164-16 DATE: 04-29-16 APPLICABILITY: 2014-2016MY Forester 2.0L DI Turbo SUBJECT: Surging Condition During High Ambient Temperatures Introduction: This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition on light acceleration during high ambient temperatures. … Read more
NUMBER: 11-163-16 DATE: 04-15-16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY STI Models SUBJECT: Reduced Engine Performance at High Ambient Temperatures INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the ECM. The files will address customer concerns of a lack of engine power output resulting from reduced turbocharger boost at high ambient temperatures while using 91 octane … Read more
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 … Read more