Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2003)
199 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 12, 2016•Document ID: 10140516Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRecall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being installed. Please refer to the appropriate service procedure instructions and parts information which were updated to reflect the new parts.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 12, 2016•Document ID: 10140499Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 01-168-09R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys. Subaru of America began using immobilizer systems in some 2005MY vehicles (please refer to Immobilizer Chart for more detailed information).
Associated Products (80)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+ 60 moreAssociated Documents - February 10, 2016•Document ID: 10120962Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryBased on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those vehicles on January 29, 2016. On Friday, February 12, 2016 initial owner notification letters will be mailed to the current owners of non?HAH vehicles. Non?HAH vehicles have not had any registration history in the high absolute humidity areas.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - January 28, 2016•Document ID: 10084290Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53UM
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATION, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL SUBARU RETAILERS ENSURE THAT RECALLED VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BASED ON BALLISTIC TESTING RESULTS, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH REGISTRATION HISTORY IN HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (HAH) AREAS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE. THEREFORE, WE URGE YOU TO FOCUS YOUR INITIAL EFFORTS ON CONTACTING YOUR AFFECTED CUSTOMERS WITH A REGISTRATION HISTORY IN THE HAH AREAS, TO SCHEDULE AND COMPLETE THIS REPAIR (SEE AFFECTED VIN LISTS BELOW).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - January 14, 2016•Document ID: 10233149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53R
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTakata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - 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: 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 - 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 25, 2015•Document ID: 10093126Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- February 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2015: SUBARU IS CONSOLIDATING TAKATA RECALL WQL-48 (14V-399) INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 (15V-323) TAKATA RECALL. 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 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 (7)Associated Documents - September 25, 2015•Document ID: 10093125Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53A
- Date Added:
- February 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryPLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS CONSOLIDATING THE WQL-48 RECALL INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 RECALL.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 25, 2015•Document ID: 10093124Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQL-48R
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"SEPTEMBER, 2015: THIS RECALL (WQL-48) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. IF A WQL-48 CLAIM WAS APPROVED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE WQR-53 RECALL, THE VIN WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE WQR-53 RECALL. ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ANY INCOMPLETE WQL-48 RECALL APPLICABILITY WAS EXPIRED IN SOAS SYSTEM. Î CLAIMS FOR WQL-48 REPAIRS SUBMITTED AFTER THIS EXPIRATION DATE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE WQR-53 RECALL. Î COVERAGE FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES MUST BE CONFIRMED BY USING THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY FUNCTION ON SUBARUNET.COM. PLEASE REFER TO THE WQR-53 RECALL BULLETIN FOR MORE DETAIL. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX AND STI) VEHICLES."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 18, 2015•Document ID: 10093117Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
Associated Products (28)2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092536Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQL-48R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX AND STI) VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PROPELLANT WAFERS. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PROPELLANT WAFERS INSIDE THE INFLATOR COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUSLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS."
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092533Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 6, 2015•Document ID: 10091965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
Associated Products (27)2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy+ 7 moreAssociated Documents - June 17, 2015•Document ID: 10140549Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIf you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the pump. In lieu of replacing the power steering pump, the relief valve is now available as a replacement part.
Associated Products (33)2013 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza+ 13 moreAssociated Documents - January 14, 2015•Document ID: 10080923Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQM-49R
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 14, 2015•Document ID: 10080922Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 13, 2015•Document ID: 10080921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51RA
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents