Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2008)
207 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 14, 2016•Document ID: 10084281Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2004 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE 2005 MODELS NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQP-51 RECALL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR IN THESE VEHICLES COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALTHOUGH THE PERCENTAGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES IS UNKNOWN, THIS RECALL WILL INVOLVE REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ON ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES."
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 11, 2016•Document ID: 10233148Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUpdate: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators WQR?53
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 11, 2016•Document ID: 10081079Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR]53U
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN HAS BEEN UPDATED ON STIS TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 11, 2016•Document ID: 10076013Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53
- Date Added:
- July 7, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUpdate: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators recall is being expanded to include all 2005]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current WQP]51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 22, 2015•Document ID: 10094372Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53U2
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER TO THE 2005 LEGACY AND OUTBACK SERVICE PROCEDURE IN THE WQP-51 BULLETIN FOR 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK REPAIRS. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL BE UPDATED ON STIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION. LIMITED PARTS AVAILABILITY WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A PARTS SHORTAGE FOR THE 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. SOA REQUESTS THAT RETAILERS ONLY ORDER QUANTITIES NECESSARY TO SATISFY ANTICIPATED DEMAND. ORDERS WILL BE MONITORED BY SOA PARTS FOR REASONABLENESS BASED ON AOR ASSIGNED VIN POPULATION.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 22, 2015•Document ID: 10094370Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53C
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER TO THE 2005 LEGACY AND OUTBACK SERVICE PROCEDURE IN THE WQP-51 BULLETIN FOR 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK REPAIRS. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL BE UPDATED ON STIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 18, 2015•Document ID: 10094369Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53U
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBJECT: UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10093621Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53U
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REPAIRED WILL BE TRANSFERRED INTO TO THE WQR-53 NATIONAL RECALL. ANY OPEN WQL-48 COVERAGE WILL BE EXPIRED ONCE OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGINS.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10093536Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR]53U
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL]48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REPAIRED WILL BE TRANSFERRED INTO TO THE WQR]53 NATIONAL RECALL. ANY OPEN WQL]48 COVERAGE WILL BE EXPIRED ONCE OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGINS.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - September 11, 2015•Document ID: 10093105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-162-15R
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP. A SMALL PILOT PORTION WAS ADDED TO THE THREADED AREA ON P.N. 25240KA051 AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW. REVISED PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION."
Associated Products (68)2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 48 moreAssociated Documents - September 10, 2015•Document ID: 10093067Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-162-15
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP. A SMALL PILOT PORTION WAS ADDED TO THE THREADED AREA ON P.N. 25240KA051 AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW."
Associated Products (61)2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX+ 41 moreAssociated Documents - June 3, 2015•Document ID: 10140561Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-181-15 (2)
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Associated Products (29)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy+ 9 moreAssociated Documents - March 2, 2015•Document ID: 10090454Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-176-15
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE 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.
Associated Products (22)2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2009 Subaru Legacy2009 Subaru Outback2008 Subaru Legacy2008 Subaru Outback2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - December 23, 2014•Document ID: 10233105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQK47R-1
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryBrake Line Corrosion
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 22, 2014•Document ID: 10233104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQK47R
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryBrake Line Corrosion
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 23, 2014•Document ID: 10093509Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-47-14
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryREVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071
Associated Products (43)2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX+ 23 moreAssociated Documents - October 23, 2014•Document ID: 10235894Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 064714
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
Associated Products (44)2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX+ 24 moreAssociated Documents - October 10, 2014•Document ID: 10093466Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-155-14R
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryINTERCOOLER/INTAKE AIR DUCT - THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A REVISED REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE DUCT FOR THE TURBOCHARGED VEHICLES SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Associated Products (28)2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Legacy2009 Subaru Outback2009 Subaru WRX2008 Subaru Legacy+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - October 10, 2014•Document ID: 10056877Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-02-155-14-R
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT REVISION OF AIR INTAKE DUCT FOR TURBOCHARGER WHERE INSULATOR PORTION OF DUCT SEPARATES FROM DUCT AND LEAKS BOOST PRESSURE, LOSS OF POWER AND INCREASED SOUND LEVELS OCCURS. MODEL 2005-12 LEGACY, OUTBACK TURBO, 2009-13 FORESTER TURBO, 2008-14 IMPREZA WRX. *PE
Associated Products (28)2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Legacy2009 Subaru Outback2008 Subaru Impreza+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - October 10, 2014•Document ID: 10235911Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:INTERCOOLER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 0215514R
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIntercooler/Intake Air Duct
Associated Products (28)2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Legacy2009 Subaru Outback2008 Subaru Impreza+ 8 moreAssociated Documents