New CVT Oil Pan Bolts – 2010-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10191667 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-133-21 Summary This bulletin announces availability of new CVT oil pan bolts designed for production process improvement along with increased durability.   NUMBER: 16-133-21 DATE:  04/30/21 APPLICABILITY: 2010-21MY Legacy and Outback 2014-18MY Forester 2015-21MY WRX 2019-21MY Ascent All Models Listed Above Equipped with TR690 CVT SUBJECT: New CVT Oil Pan

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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

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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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AWD Transfer Clutch Chatter Sound / Shudder – 2014-2019 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10160485 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-120-19 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it is recommended to perform the transfer clutch break-in procedure as described. …

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