Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions – 2017-2023 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238456 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.   NUMBER: 16-132-20R DATE: 12/18/20 REVISED: 06/28/23 APPLICABILITY: 2018-23MY Legacy and Outback

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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 …

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CVT Oil Pan- Design Change – 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, Legacy & Outback & 2022 Forester Wilderness

2020 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10208514 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-125-19 Summary This bulletin outlines design changes made to the TR580 CVT oil pan assembly.     INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the TR580 CVT oil pan assembly.  The changes are as follows: The CVT oil pan material has been changed from steel to aluminum. …

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Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0841 – 2018 Subaru

2018 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10155222 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-111-18R Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid to operate in a manner enabling it to discharge the contamination. …

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Delayed or Harsh Engagement of CVT – 2013-2016 Subaru with CVT

2016 Subaru Legacy

NUMBER: 16-97-15 DATE: 11/04/15 APPLICABILITY: All 2013-16MY, 4-Cylinder, N/A Models with CVT SUBJECT: Delayed or Harsh Engagement of CVT   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing a customer concern of a delayed and / or harsh engagement of the CVT (model TR580) when shifting into Reverse or Drive from Neutral.   SERVICE PROCEDURE …

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