WTC-64 – VDC System Filter Clogged – Noncompliance with FMVSS No. 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems” – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NHTSA 16V251 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the … Read more

Inspection and Repair Procedure for Stop Sale / Recall Campaign WTD-65: Steering Column – 2016-2017 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NHTSA 16V292 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) and Engine Oil Level Detection Improvement – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 11-162-16R DATE: 04-05-16 REVISED: 04-21-16 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) and Engine Oil Level Detection Improvement   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.  These files also optimize the ECM for improved … Read more

Fujitsu-TEN / FTEN / (F10) Navigation: Voice Recognition Concerns with Finding Addresses in Some Metro Areas – 2015-2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 15-200-16 DATE: 05/24/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy, Outback, Impreza and XV Crosstrek 2016MY Forester, WRX and STI Models with Fujitsu-TEN / FTEN / (F10) Gen2 Navigation System SUBJECT: Fujitsu-TEN / FTEN / (F10) Navigation: Voice Recognition Concerns with Finding Addresses in Some Metro Areas   Introduction: This bulletin announces availability of new MicroSD cards which contain a revision to the … Read more

Service Manual Corrections – 2007-2009 & 2014-2016 Subaru

NUMBER: 18-187-16 DATE: 06/02/16 APPLICABILITY: 2014-2016MY Forester 2007-2009MY Legacy/Outback 2016MY Crosstrek Hybrid SUBJECT: Service Manual Corrections   INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as … Read more