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December 20, 2016 Service bulletin

Only models with CVT Transmission

Subaru technical service bulletin 16-95-15R for 2010-2012 Subaru Outback and 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy.

Bulletin number
16-95-15R
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
Only models with CVT Transmission. This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for confirmation of a suspected CVT chain slip condition. Examples of customer concerns may be: abnormal transmission operating sounds, a shudder or vibration sensation, lack of power, hesitation, engine rpm rise without increase in vehicle speed or in isolated cases, a Check Engine Lamp illumination (with engine misfire DTCs stored in the ECM memory).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 549 complaints in the transmission category.

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