New Installation Procedure for Front Crankshaft Oil Seal – All 2011+ Subaru with FA or FB Engines

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NHTSA ID Number: 10179379 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-161-15R Summary This bulletin announces a revised replacement procedure for installation of the front crankshaft oil seal. Includes all 2011MY+ vehicles with FA or FB Engines.   NUMBER: 02-161-15R DATE: 04/16/15 REVISED: 08/04/20 APPLICABILITY: All 2011MY+ Vehicles with FA or FB Engines SUBJECT: New Installation Procedure for Front Crankshaft Oil … Read more

WQU-56R – Propeller Shaft Oil Seal Failure – 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NHTSA 15V502 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.   CONSEQUENCE: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, … Read more