Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 SUBARU FORESTER. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #12-227-17
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10117548
Date Of Bulletin
20170829
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the upper front grille. The two small retaining slide bolts /cap nuts previously used have been eliminated.
Technical Service Bulletin #13-100-17
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10117550
Date Of Bulletin
20170810
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing. Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to
Technical Service Bulletin #11-174-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10131689
Date Of Bulletin
20171031
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address the following customer concerns: ? Check Engine light coming on (with DTC P05A0 stored in memory). ? Potential battery discharge (dead batter
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10131667
Date Of Bulletin
20171012
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760- Sensor Mat Abnormal and/or B1650- Occupant Classification System Malfunction. This information replaces the current procedu
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #10133521
Date Of Bulletin
20180328
Failing Component Name
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Description
On Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models, after re-connecting the battery, if the ignition switch is turned back ?ON? within one minute after the first time the ignition is turned ?OFF?, it becomes possible for the CEL to illuminate
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #10133521
Date Of Bulletin
20180328
Failing Component Name
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Description
On Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models, after re-connecting the battery, if the ignition switch is turned back ?ON? within one minute after the first time the ignition is turned ?OFF?, it becomes possible for the CEL to illuminate
Technical Service Bulletin #12-234-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #10133522
Date Of Bulletin
20180328
Failing Component Name
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Description
This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushi
Technical Service Bulletin #02-170-17
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10131632
Date Of Bulletin
20170911
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness co
Technical Service Bulletin #10-83-15R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10131633
Date Of Bulletin
20170906
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Models with Manual HVAC Systems only. This Service Information bulletin provides precautions to use when removing the HVAC control panel to prevent damaging the blower fan speed switch. When removing the control panel, if the fan speed sw
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10133525
Date Of Bulletin
20180309
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
2018 Audio/Navigation Exchange Component Identification and Procedures. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10133525
Date Of Bulletin
20180309
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
2018 Audio/Navigation Exchange Component Identification and Procedures. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #18-192-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10133529
Date Of Bulletin
20180302
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec
Technical Service Bulletin #12-231-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #10130277
Date Of Bulletin
20180111
Failing Component Name
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Description
( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10130278
Date Of Bulletin
20180103
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio uni
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10130278
Date Of Bulletin
20180103
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio uni
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10130278
Date Of Bulletin
20180103
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio uni
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10130279
Date Of Bulletin
20180116
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10130279
Date Of Bulletin
20180116
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-215-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10130280
Date Of Bulletin
20180105
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
Models with FujitsuTEN (F10) Gen 2.0 / 2.1 Navigation or Display Audio Head Units ONLY. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address specific, confirmed customer concerns of: ? Audio output interruption every 2-3 seconds when lis
Technical Service Bulletin #15-216-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10130281
Date Of Bulletin
20180124
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS ONLY. This Service Information bulletin provides detailed part information along with installation instructions for the optional 2018MY 50th Anniversary badges designed to commemorate 50 Years of Subaru in Am
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10130284
Date Of Bulletin
20180130
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the soleno
Technical Service Bulletin #F10-Gen2-NAV-15-
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10130285
Date Of Bulletin
20180115
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
TECHNICAL SUPPORT GUIDE FOR NAVIGATION AND AUDIO F10 GEN2 SYSTEMS.
Technical Service Bulletin #UPDATE - Removal
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10130287
Date Of Bulletin
20180103
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
The corrected update files are now available for download from Subarunet. TSB 15-20516R has been revised with new file names where applicable and re-posted to STIS.
Technical Service Bulletin #UPDATE - Removal
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10130287
Date Of Bulletin
20180103
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
The corrected update files are now available for download from Subarunet. TSB 15-20516R has been revised with new file names where applicable and re-posted to STIS.
Technical Service Bulletin #f10-audio-navi-d
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10138770
Date Of Bulletin
20171222
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
Subject: Removal of Certain Fujitsu 10 Audio / Navigation Update Files from Subarunet The following update files have been temporarily removed from Subarunet due to potential quality concerns with the 2nd file used in those updates. Retai
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10138778
Date Of Bulletin
20171215
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
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 i
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10138778
Date Of Bulletin
20171215
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
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 i
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10138778
Date Of Bulletin
20171215
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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 i
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
NHTSA #10138780
Date Of Bulletin
20171207
Failing Component Name
147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10138780
Date Of Bulletin
20171207
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10145071
Date Of Bulletin
20180822
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795 as
Technical Service Bulletin #12-204-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10145073
Date Of Bulletin
20180824
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a ?twisting? condition. This can occur while driving on r
Technical Service Bulletin #12-204-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10145073
Date Of Bulletin
20180824
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a ?twisting? condition. This can occur while driving on r
Technical Service Bulletin #18-195-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10145075
Date Of Bulletin
20180828
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec
Technical Service Bulletin #15-232-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
NHTSA #10145079
Date Of Bulletin
20180829
Failing Component Name
130000 VISIBILITY
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the lens portion of the fog light assembly. The new lens has optimized light distribution characteristics while remaining interchangeable with the original type.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-232-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
NHTSA #10145079
Date Of Bulletin
20180829
Failing Component Name
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the lens portion of the fog light assembly. The new lens has optimized light distribution characteristics while remaining interchangeable with the original type.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-199-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10142835
Date Of Bulletin
20180611
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-227-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10146469
Date Of Bulletin
20180905
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation system?s functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which
Technical Service Bulletin #15-227-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10146469
Date Of Bulletin
20180905
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation system?s functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which
Technical Service Bulletin #05-63-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10142825
Date Of Bulletin
20180620
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the forward bushing used in the front lower control arm to address customer concerns of a rattle-type sound and / or a possible vibration felt in the steering wheel. The material for the cushi
Technical Service Bulletin #16-116-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10146483
Date Of Bulletin
20180921
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides details about revised CVT select lever (shifter) components. The shape of the lock plate and output of the shift lock solenoid have been changed.
Technical Service Bulletin #16-116-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10146483
Date Of Bulletin
20180921
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides details about revised CVT select lever (shifter) components. The shape of the lock plate and output of the shift lock solenoid have been changed.
Technical Service Bulletin #04-23-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10146487
Date Of Bulletin
20180927
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or
Technical Service Bulletin #04-21-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10143869
Date Of Bulletin
20180724
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gear box assembly designed to address a VERY limited number of customer concerns regarding uneven steering effort felt when turning left or right. In areas where
Technical Service Bulletin #07-137-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10143876
Date Of Bulletin
20180724
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
Models with Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler System only. This Service Information bulletin announces a revision to the diagnostic procedure used when diagnosing either DTC B2910 or 2911 ?Steering Responsive Headlight Communication? LH or
Technical Service Bulletin #12-234-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #10143878
Date Of Bulletin
20180728
Failing Component Name
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Description
This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushion be
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143882
Date Of Bulletin
20180730
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update fi
Technical Service Bulletin #12-231-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10140470
Date Of Bulletin
20180213
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with
Technical Service Bulletin #12-231-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA #10140470
Date Of Bulletin
20180213
Failing Component Name
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with
Technical Service Bulletin #12-231-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10140470
Date Of Bulletin
20180213
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10140476
Date Of Bulletin
20180205
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
CVT Transmissions only. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logi
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10140476
Date Of Bulletin
20180205
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
CVT Transmissions only. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logi
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10140491
Date Of Bulletin
20180205
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
CVT Transmissions only. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logi
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10140491
Date Of Bulletin
20180205
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
CVT Transmissions only. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logi
Technical Service Bulletin #04-20-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10141489
Date Of Bulletin
20180531
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a running change made to the Steering Angle Sensor. The (new) -style originally used on Legacy and Outback has been adapted.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10141491
Date Of Bulletin
20180522
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650-?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795 as
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10141491
Date Of Bulletin
20180522
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650-?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795 as
Technical Service Bulletin #07-108-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10141491
Date Of Bulletin
20180522
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650-?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795 as
Technical Service Bulletin #09-68-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10141492
Date Of Bulletin
20180510
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the exhaust system cover. The purpose of the change is to improve parts integration (or ?commonality?) between models.
Technical Service Bulletin #10-88-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10141493
Date Of Bulletin
20180510
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces a change made to the Automatic Climate Control Head Assembly. The change will address concerns where the temperature selected for cooling ?feels? warmer to the customer than the temperature displayed. The new program
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10141498
Date Of Bulletin
20180501
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-223-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10141500
Date Of Bulletin
20180522
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
This bulletin outlines design changes made to the Condenser Assembly to help increase productivity during assembly. In addition, the new part utilizes materials with increased anti-corrosion performance.
Technical Service Bulletin #02-178-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10155225
Date Of Bulletin
20190222
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-187-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153624
Date Of Bulletin
20181221
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Technical Service Bulletin #11-187-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #10153624
Date Of Bulletin
20181221
Failing Component Name
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Technical Service Bulletin #11-187-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
NHTSA #10153624
Date Of Bulletin
20181221
Failing Component Name
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10153627
Date Of Bulletin
20181228
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10150885
Date Of Bulletin
20181002
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
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 C
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10150885
Date Of Bulletin
20181002
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
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 C
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10150885
Date Of Bulletin
20181002
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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 C
Technical Service Bulletin #16-117-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10150886
Date Of Bulletin
20181009
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the origi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10150930
Date Of Bulletin
20181002
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
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 C
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10150930
Date Of Bulletin
20181002
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
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 C
Technical Service Bulletin #16-117-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10150931
Date Of Bulletin
20181009
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the origi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-199-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10150937
Date Of Bulletin
20181012
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-199-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10150937
Date Of Bulletin
20181012
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10150945
Date Of Bulletin
20181019
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policie
Technical Service Bulletin #15-199-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10150912
Date Of Bulletin
20181012
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.
Technical Service Bulletin #03-82-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10150924
Date Of Bulletin
20181026
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
Technical Service Bulletin #03-82-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10150924
Date Of Bulletin
20181026
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
Technical Service Bulletin #16-112-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #10153178
Date Of Bulletin
20181106
Failing Component Name
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati
Technical Service Bulletin #16-112-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153178
Date Of Bulletin
20181106
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati
Technical Service Bulletin #16-112-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10153178
Date Of Bulletin
20181106
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10154207
Date Of Bulletin
20190110
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10154207
Date Of Bulletin
20190110
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #04-23-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA #10154409
Date Of Bulletin
20190111
Failing Component Name
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging
Technical Service Bulletin #04-23-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
NHTSA #10154409
Date Of Bulletin
20190111
Failing Component Name
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Description
This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging
Technical Service Bulletin #04-23-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10154409
Date Of Bulletin
20190111
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging
Technical Service Bulletin #15-237-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10154422
Date Of Bulletin
20190128
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may al
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10144881
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10144881
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10144881
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10144881
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10144881
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #03-82-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10150949
Date Of Bulletin
20181026
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
Technical Service Bulletin #03-82-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10150949
Date Of Bulletin
20181026
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
Technical Service Bulletin #03-82-18
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10150949
Date Of Bulletin
20181026
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
Technical Service Bulletin #15-237-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10155219
Date Of Bulletin
20190219
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may al
Technical Service Bulletin #16-112-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
NHTSA #10155220
Date Of Bulletin
20190220
Failing Component Name
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati
Technical Service Bulletin #16-112-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #10155220
Date Of Bulletin
20190220
Failing Component Name
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati
Technical Service Bulletin #16-112-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10155220
Date Of Bulletin
20190220
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contaminati
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10155222
Date Of Bulletin
20190220
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid
Technical Service Bulletin #16-111-18R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10155222
Date Of Bulletin
20190220
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid
Technical Service Bulletin #11-191-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10163563
Date Of Bulletin
20190730
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new Engine Control Module (ECM) for the models listed above designed to address DTC P2610: ⿿ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. Under certain RARE conditions, an electrostatic surge may influ
Technical Service Bulletin #11-191-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10163563
Date Of Bulletin
20190730
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new Engine Control Module (ECM) for the models listed above designed to address DTC P2610: ⿿ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. Under certain RARE conditions, an electrostatic surge may influ
Technical Service Bulletin #06-68-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA #10163525
Date Of Bulletin
20190711
Failing Component Name
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o
Technical Service Bulletin #05-69-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10163556
Date Of Bulletin
20190723
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the rear subframe retaining bolts used on the models listed above. The design changes provide the bolt with an increased durability against rust.
Technical Service Bulletin #05-69-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10163556
Date Of Bulletin
20190723
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the rear subframe retaining bolts used on the models listed above. The design changes provide the bolt with an increased durability against rust.
Technical Service Bulletin #02-182-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10161831
Date Of Bulletin
20190528
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the TGV assemblies used on the Forester Turbo models and WRXs listed above. Condensation resulting from EGR system operation may enter the area between the TGV shaft and be
Technical Service Bulletin #02-182-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10161831
Date Of Bulletin
20190528
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the TGV assemblies used on the Forester Turbo models and WRXs listed above. Condensation resulting from EGR system operation may enter the area between the TGV shaft and be
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Tech Tips
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10161824
Date Of Bulletin
20190521
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-154-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10161829
Date Of Bulletin
20190528
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a revised Step to follow when diagnosing a DTC B2513- LATCH CONDITION FAILURE. The number of wiring checks found in Step 9 has been reduced from six to three as shown in the illustration below. The
Technical Service Bulletin #07-154-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10161829
Date Of Bulletin
20190528
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a revised Step to follow when diagnosing a DTC B2513- LATCH CONDITION FAILURE. The number of wiring checks found in Step 9 has been reduced from six to three as shown in the illustration below. The
Technical Service Bulletin #16-120-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10160485
Date Of Bulletin
20190304
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it i
Technical Service Bulletin #16-120-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NHTSA #10160485
Date Of Bulletin
20190304
Failing Component Name
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Description
This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it i
Technical Service Bulletin #16-120-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10160485
Date Of Bulletin
20190304
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it i
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10164394
Date Of Bulletin
20190823
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
"This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Poli
Technical Service Bulletin #02-163-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10163017
Date Of Bulletin
20190627
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t
Technical Service Bulletin #16-103-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10164446
Date Of Bulletin
20190829
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
"This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified likely sources of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT⿿
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10160202
Date Of Bulletin
20190425
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10160202
Date Of Bulletin
20190425
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10160202
Date Of Bulletin
20190425
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #14-22-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10161813
Date Of Bulletin
20190506
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-191-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10164182
Date Of Bulletin
20190805
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new Engine Control Module (ECM) for the models listed above designed to address DTC P2610: ⿿ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. Under certain RARE conditions, an electrostatic surge may influ
Technical Service Bulletin #11-191-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10164182
Date Of Bulletin
20190805
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new Engine Control Module (ECM) for the models listed above designed to address DTC P2610: ⿿ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. Under certain RARE conditions, an electrostatic surge may influ
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10164184
Date Of Bulletin
20190808
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ⿿Gen 2 F10 Navigation and Display Audio u
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10164184
Date Of Bulletin
20190808
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ⿿Gen 2 F10 Navigation and Display Audio u
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10162998
Date Of Bulletin
20190603
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10162998
Date Of Bulletin
20190603
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
Technical Service Bulletin #02-163-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10160490
Date Of Bulletin
20190308
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t
Technical Service Bulletin #02-163-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10160490
Date Of Bulletin
20190308
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t
Technical Service Bulletin #15-239-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10160498
Date Of Bulletin
20190313
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Service information bulletin announces a design change made to the Cargo Net ? Rear Replacement Hardware Kit (F551SAG301). The new part number is F551SAN010. The change was made to address concerns regarding the ?mushroom? anchors eith
Technical Service Bulletin #15-239-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10160498
Date Of Bulletin
20190313
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service information bulletin announces a design change made to the Cargo Net ? Rear Replacement Hardware Kit (F551SAG301). The new part number is F551SAN010. The change was made to address concerns regarding the ?mushroom? anchors eith
Technical Service Bulletin #02-170-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10160214
Date Of Bulletin
20190423
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn
Technical Service Bulletin #02-170-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
NHTSA #10160214
Date Of Bulletin
20190423
Failing Component Name
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Description
This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn
Technical Service Bulletin #02-131-12R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10165512
Date Of Bulletin
20190920
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan. There are five areas that sho
Technical Service Bulletin #16-103-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10165497
Date Of Bulletin
20190926
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified likely sources of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT
Technical Service Bulletin #12-272-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
NHTSA #10165550
Date Of Bulletin
20190930
Failing Component Name
130000 VISIBILITY
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front door glass run channels. Water can enter the run channels and cause a stick-slip (judder) condition to occur as the door glass opens and closes. The judder is transferred through t
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
NHTSA #10166925
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
Description
To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assista
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10166925
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assista
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10166925
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assista
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10169864
Date Of Bulletin
20191209
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
"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-reco
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169864
Date Of Bulletin
20191209
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
"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-reco
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171946
Date Of Bulletin
20200228
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Avaiability of 64084SG23A- WUM-98 Sensor Harness kit has stabilized and sufficient quantities are currently available to complete all remaining repairs for this recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 141300 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE
NHTSA #10166899
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
141300 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 355,151 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10166899
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 355,151 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10166899
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 355,151 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
NHTSA #10166904
Date Of Bulletin
20191022
Failing Component Name
147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10166904
Date Of Bulletin
20191022
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
NHTSA #10166905
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
147100 AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCS
Description
Subaru of America Inc.. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 365,515 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10166905
Date Of Bulletin
20191008
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Subaru of America Inc.. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 365,515 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #15-253-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10166913
Date Of Bulletin
20191018
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides the answer to potential inquiries regarding the STARLINK app being unable to play music files stored on a customer⿿s Android® phone / device through the head units (H/U) used in the applicable
Technical Service Bulletin #14-24-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173125
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
Technical Service Bulletin #14-24-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
NHTSA #10173125
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
200000 WHEELS
Description
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173127
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10173127
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173127
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-173-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10173135
Date Of Bulletin
20200320
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input
Technical Service Bulletin #07-173-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA #10173135
Date Of Bulletin
20200320
Failing Component Name
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input
Technical Service Bulletin #07-173-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173135
Date Of Bulletin
20200320
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input
Technical Service Bulletin #11-197-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171917
Date Of Bulletin
20200211
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). These new files address concerns of the check engine light coming on and setting a DTC P0400: EGR ⿿A FLOW. The DTC can set if the
Technical Service Bulletin #11-197-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171917
Date Of Bulletin
20200211
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). These new files address concerns of the check engine light coming on and setting a DTC P0400: EGR ⿿A FLOW. The DTC can set if the
Technical Service Bulletin #11-199-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171919
Date Of Bulletin
20200211
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new logic will address isolated concerns of a hard start condition occurring in cold weather (+10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) and
Technical Service Bulletin #11-199-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171919
Date Of Bulletin
20200211
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new logic will address isolated concerns of a hard start condition occurring in cold weather (+10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) and
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10171923
Date Of Bulletin
20200212
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171923
Date Of Bulletin
20200212
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10173193
Date Of Bulletin
20200327
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Update: Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emissions recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Anounc
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10168581
Date Of Bulletin
20191101
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
To assist with customer inquiries regarding the ODS recall, please use the attached list of answers to questions you can expect in the coming days.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Anounc
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168581
Date Of Bulletin
20191101
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
To assist with customer inquiries regarding the ODS recall, please use the attached list of answers to questions you can expect in the coming days.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168583
Date Of Bulletin
20191101
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Updated- Retailer preowned reimbursement program WUM-98 Forester Occupant Detection System (ODS).
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168583
Date Of Bulletin
20191101
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Updated- Retailer preowned reimbursement program WUM-98 Forester Occupant Detection System (ODS).
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10168584
Date Of Bulletin
20191101
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Parts availabilty for Forester Occupant Detection System (WUM-98). Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce immediate availbilty and release of current stock of Forester seat cushions.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168584
Date Of Bulletin
20191101
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Parts availabilty for Forester Occupant Detection System (WUM-98). Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce immediate availbilty and release of current stock of Forester seat cushions.
Technical Service Bulletin #WUK-96
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10169855
Date Of Bulletin
20191205
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts. On certain affected vehicles, the six (6)
Technical Service Bulletin #07-171-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173114
Date Of Bulletin
20200306
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from improper removal and/or installation practices.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10171074
Date Of Bulletin
20200106
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10171074
Date Of Bulletin
20200106
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171074
Date Of Bulletin
20200106
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-195-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171099
Date Of Bulletin
20200130
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new vacuum hose assembly for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system incorporating improved sealing to prevent potential oil seepage.
Technical Service Bulletin #03-83-20R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10171926
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new shift forks and the corresponding sleeve and hub assembly to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling / vibration -type sound from the shift knob. The sound is primarily reported while dri
Technical Service Bulletin #15-199-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171930
Date Of Bulletin
20200219
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2" display.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171934
Date Of Bulletin
20200227
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving an F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with
Technical Service Bulletin #15-205-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171934
Date Of Bulletin
20200227
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving an F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10173026
Date Of Bulletin
20200302
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10173026
Date Of Bulletin
20200302
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173026
Date Of Bulletin
20200302
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #18-198-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173027
Date Of Bulletin
20200303
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #18-198-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173027
Date Of Bulletin
20200303
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #18-198-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10173027
Date Of Bulletin
20200303
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-174-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10173186
Date Of Bulletin
20200326
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-174-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173186
Date Of Bulletin
20200326
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-174-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173186
Date Of Bulletin
20200326
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.
Technical Service Bulletin #WUK-96R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10173189
Date Of Bulletin
20200326
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.
Technical Service Bulletin #WUK-96R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173189
Date Of Bulletin
20200326
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.
Technical Service Bulletin #WUK-96R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10173189
Date Of Bulletin
20200326
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10171871
Date Of Bulletin
20200207
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
Owner notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171872
Date Of Bulletin
20200207
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emission recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #10-96-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10169881
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totall
Technical Service Bulletin #10-96-19
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169881
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totall
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10169883
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Harness inventory (Part# 64084SG23A) is now available and must be ordered through PRIME -- Retailer order levels are on Subarunet under Recalls & Campaigns. If available, seat cushions can continue to be ordered and used to satisfy the reca
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168633
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10168633
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10168633
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168633
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10169871
Date Of Bulletin
20191210
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
WUM-98 Harness (Recall) parts. Harness inventory (Part# 64084SG23A) is now available and must be ordered through PRIME-- Retailer order levels are on Subarnet under Recalls & Campaigns. If available, seat cushions can continue to be ordered
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10169876
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171082
Date Of Bulletin
20200110
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This announcement is in regards to the class action lawsuit regarding Harman Gen 3.0 Audio and Audio/ Navigation Head Units in certain Subaru vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-194-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10171086
Date Of Bulletin
20200115
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Service Information Bulletin addresses inquiries regarding the labels applied to the tumble generator valve (TGV) motors used on certain replacement intake manifold assemblies.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-194-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171086
Date Of Bulletin
20200115
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This Service Information Bulletin addresses inquiries regarding the labels applied to the tumble generator valve (TGV) motors used on certain replacement intake manifold assemblies.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Retailers
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10169832
Date Of Bulletin
20191204
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Customer concern claim submission for WUM-98 prior to supply of harness (recall) parts.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subarunet Announ
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #10169833
Date Of Bulletin
20191205
Failing Component Name
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/ voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the fornt exhaust pip nuts.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-214-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10169845
Date Of Bulletin
20191220
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policie
Technical Service Bulletin #07-167-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171101
Date Of Bulletin
20200131
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-167-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA #10171101
Date Of Bulletin
20200131
Failing Component Name
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Description
This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-152-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10171105
Date Of Bulletin
20200131
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-152-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171105
Date Of Bulletin
20200131
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-152-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
NHTSA #10171105
Date Of Bulletin
20200131
Failing Component Name
130000 VISIBILITY
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-152-19R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171105
Date Of Bulletin
20200131
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168629
Date Of Bulletin
20191120
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10168629
Date Of Bulletin
20191120
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10168629
Date Of Bulletin
20191120
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #WUM-98R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168629
Date Of Bulletin
20191120
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recal
Technical Service Bulletin #01-181-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10174543
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Technical Service Bulletin #15-195-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10174537
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-195-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174537
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-263-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174538
Date Of Bulletin
20200423
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
In the intrest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the listed models and model years equipped with a Harman Gen. 3.0 Audio and Navigation head unit.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-288-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NHTSA #10175977
Date Of Bulletin
20200505
Failing Component Name
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-288-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10175977
Date Of Bulletin
20200505
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-288-20
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10175977
Date Of Bulletin
20200505
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-203-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10175988
Date Of Bulletin
20200508
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-203-16R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 150000 SEAT BELTS
NHTSA #10175988
Date Of Bulletin
20200508
Failing Component Name
150000 SEAT BELTS
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10175969
Date Of Bulletin
20200504
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7" Navigation and 7" display audio head units.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-208-17R
This 2018 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10175969
Date Of Bulletin
20200504
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7" Navigation and 7" display audio head units.
