Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 29, 2020•Document ID: 10185089

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.

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• December 21, 2020•Document ID: 10185092

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-205-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed involving “Gen 2” F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7” display.

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• December 21, 2020•Document ID: 10185088

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units.

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• December 15, 2020•Document ID: 10185090

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-79-20

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

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• December 15, 2020•Document ID: 10185083

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

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• December 15, 2020•Document ID: 10185082

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

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• December 14, 2020•Document ID: 10185076

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information related to error code(s) 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2 telematics subscription process.

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• December 7, 2020•Document ID: 10185066

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-306-20R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a squeaking sound coming from the backrest hinge area of the front seats. The procedure applies to both manually and power operated seat assemblies.

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• December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185064

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-70-19R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.

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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10185062

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183713

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7 Navigation and 7 Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available. This update does not affect any album art displayed when using SXM.

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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183694

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-300-20R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the trim cover for the rear gate PRG control switches located on the bottom of the rear gate inner trim panel.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183714

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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• November 6, 2020•Document ID: 10183693

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-185-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional diagnostics and new part availability information for the Seat Memory Control Module.

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  2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• November 4, 2020•Document ID: 10183691

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-296-20R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame section weld nuts and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets.

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• October 30, 2020•Document ID: 10182249

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.

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• October 29, 2020•Document ID: 10182247

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-19-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  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.

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• October 27, 2020•Document ID: 10182245

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-184-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches used in the models listed.

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• October 26, 2020•Document ID: 10182242

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-183-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected and updated procedures to follow when replacing the combination meter assembly.

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• October 22, 2020•Document ID: 10182234

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-185-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces availability of a new B2 (LH) INTAKE Camshaft.

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