Transmission Fluid Seepage – 2012-2020 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10202815 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-103-16R Summary This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.     NUMBER: 16-103-16R DATE: 12/14/16 REVISED: 10/27/21   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding …

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Transmission Cooler Flushing – Subaru 4AT, 5AT, 6AT, CVT

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NHTSA ID Number: 10177829 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-42-90R Summary APPLICABILITY: 4AT, 5AT, 6AT, CVT Transmission Cooler Flushing.   NUMBER: 16-42-90R DATE: 08-20-90 REVISED: 07/21/20 APPLICABILITY: 4AT, 5AT, 6AT, CVT SUBJECT: Transmission Cooler Flushing   INTRODUCTION The transmission oil cooler must be properly flushed if any of the following circumstances hold true: The transmission oil pan contains dirt …

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Excess Amount of Fluid in CVT Transmission – 2014 Subaru Forester

NHTSA PNS0A868V9245 This announcement relates to specific 2014 Forester 2.5 Non‐Turbo CVT models which have been identified as having an excess amount of fluid in the CVT transmission.  Although we have limited this situation, some of the affected vehicles will make it to the allocated dealer with the fluid level overfilled. If an affected vehicle is …

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