WTJ-70 Service Campaign Forester CVT Low Fluid Level – 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10187325 Manufacturer Communication Number: WTJ-70R Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a Service Campaign for certain 2017 model year Forester normally aspirated vehicles with CVT transmissions. Subaru has determined vehicles affected by this Service Program require additional CVT fluid.   NUMBERS: WTJ-70R DATE: 10/03/16 REVISED: 08/03/17 APPLICABILITY: 2017 MY Forester (non-Turbo) with … Read more

CVT Warranty Extension – 2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10150931 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-117-18 Summary In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) … Read more

Safety Recall: WUV-07 – CVT Chain Slip – 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Subaru Ascent

December 2, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V855000 Incorrect Measurement of Hydraulic Fluid Pressure If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a … Read more

Control Valve Assembly- Design Change – 2010-2017 Subaru

2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10154423 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-119-19 Summary This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new control valve assembly (valve body) designed to prevent false detection of DTC P0841 and / or illumination of the AT Temp light. Testing has revealed in some limited cases, air bubbles (aerated fluid) may enter certain pressure circuits within … Read more

CVT Fluid Cooler Hoses and Clamps- Design Change – 2017-2019 Subaru

2019 Subaru WRX STI

NHTSA ID Number: 10166902 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-70-19 Summary This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the coolant hoses for the CVT fluid cooler and the spring-type clamps used to secure them.   12 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU BRZ 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018-2019 SUBARU FORESTER 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA 2017-2019 SUBARU LEGACY 2019-2020 … Read more