Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 19, 2013•Document ID: 10085161Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CVTF
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THE NEW 2014 TURBO FORESTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THIS NEW CVT UTILIZES A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, SUBARU HIGH TORQUE CVT FLUID AND IS ORANGE IN COLOR. THE CVT FLUID CURRENTLY BEING USED IN THE NONTURBO VEHICLES (C-30 CVT FLUID BLUE IN COLOR) AND THE NEW (SUBARU HIGH TORQUE CVT FLUID ORANGE IN COLOR) CAN NOT BE INTERCHANGED. USING THE INCORRECT FLUID WILL RESULT IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE."
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 19, 2013•Document ID: 10085144Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CVT
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS 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 BEING SHIPPED TO YOUR DEALERSHIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE A DEALER / VIN]SPECIFIC MESSAGE VIA SUBARUNET TO LET YOU KNOW IT IS ON THE WAY.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 19, 2013•Document ID: 10065130Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SOA748V0200
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 19, 2013•Document ID: 10065129Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PNS0A868V9245
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 19, 2013•Document ID: 10235866Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Service
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis 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.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 18, 2013•Document ID: 10085141Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 17-17-13
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"NOTE: THE AIRBAG SYSTEMS USED ON PREVIOUS AND CURRENT WRX, STI AND TRIBECA MODELS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH EDR FUNCTIONALITY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE FUNCTION OF THE EDR IS BEST EXPLAINED USING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS FOUND IN THE VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL: THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). THE MAIN PURPOSE OF AN EDR IS TO RECORD, IN CERTAIN CRASH OR NEAR CRASH-LIKE SITUATIONS SUCH AS AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR HITTING A ROAD OBSTACLE, DATA THAT WILL ASSIST IN THE UNDERSTANDING HOW A VEHICLES SYSTEMS PERFORMED. THE EDR IS DESIGNED TO RECORD DATA RELATED TO VEHICLE DYNAMICS AND SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, TYPICALLY 30 SECONDS OR LESS."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 18, 2013•Document ID: 10065127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 17-17-13
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 18, 2013•Document ID: 10235874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SOA321099
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySpecial Service Tools
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 18, 2013•Document ID: 10233435Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 171713
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryEvent Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE-41M2
- Date Added:
- November 29, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF THE PROPER CLAIMS PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN A VEHICLE COMES IN TO YOUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE WQE]41 PUDDLE LIGHT CAMPAIGN. FIRST AND FOREMOST, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH GENUINE SUBARU ACCESSORY PUDDLE LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED, RELEASE THE VEHICLE AS NO CORRECTION IS REQUIRED."
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - March 13, 2013•Document ID: 10085106Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-129-13
- Date Added:
- November 29, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING CONDITION CAUSED BY CAMSHAFT POSITIONING AT THE TIME THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 13, 2013•Document ID: 10065123Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-129-13
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 13, 2013•Document ID: 10233442Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 1112913
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming files to address an extended engine
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 6, 2013•Document ID: 10085003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE41M
- Date Added:
- November 29, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE DISPLAY OF AN OPEN RECALL ON THE WQE99 PROGRAM (OPTIONAL PUDDLE LIGHTS) THAT WAS USED FOR VEHICLES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE PUDDLE LIGHTS, THE WQE99 PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE ACTUAL RECALL FOR THE PUDDLE LIGHTS (WQE41) REMAINS UNCHANGED. TO REPLACE THE WQE99 NOTIFICATION, COMMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY TO IDENTIFY THESE VEHICLES. WHEN LOOKING FOR OPEN RECALLS IN THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY, PLEASE CHECK THE COMMENTS TO IDENTIFY VINS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE THE OPTIONAL PUDDLE LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE HAS PUDDLE LIGHTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA IN THE WQE41 CAMPAIGN BULLETIN, CONTINUE TO CALL THE CLAIMS HELPLINE TO REGISTER THE VIN IN THE WQE41 RECALL. THESE COMMENTS SHOULD APPEAR ON THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY BY THE END OF THE DAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLAIMS HELPLINE AT 1-866-782-2782."
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10232895Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TechTIPS-4
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTECHTIPS NEWSLETTER
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - February 25, 2013•Document ID: 10083709Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE-41A
- Date Added:
- October 29, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND DEALERS THAT FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THE REPAIR PART NUMBER IS H001SSC300, WHICH IS A FUSED MINI HARNESS. THERE ARE TWO REQUIRED PER VEHICLE. THERE ARE OTHER COMPONENTS LISTED IN THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN FOR CONVENIENCE BUT, THE LIKELIHOOD OF THESE PARTS BEING NEEDED IS SMALL. THEREFORE, DUE TO THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF THESE PARTS WE ARE ASKING DEALERS TO PLEASE ONLY ORDER PARTS AS NEEDED FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE THESE COMPONENTS. DEALERS SHOULD NOT BE STOCKING THESE ITEMS. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARTS INFORMATION COORDINATORS
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - February 22, 2013•Document ID: 10083705Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-131-08R
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIN THE EVENT YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE REAR DOOR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING IS LOOSE, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE 3M TAPE WHICH ATTACHES THE MOLDING HAS NOT ADHERED PROPERLY. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE MOLDING(S).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 22, 2013•Document ID: 10067853Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-131-08R
- Date Added:
- May 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 22, 2013•Document ID: 10232875Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 1513108R
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRear Door Wheel Arch Molding
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 19, 2013•Document ID: 10083701Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE41A
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHT RECALL HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED TODAY. EFFECTIVE TODAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED USING THE RECALL BULLETIN CLAIM CODING INFORMATION.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents