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July 22, 2016 Service bulletin

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will...

Subaru technical service bulletin 11-164-16R for 2014-2016 Subaru Forester.

Bulletin number
11-164-16R
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Summary
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. 2000-2500 RPM on light acceleration during high ambient temperatures (intake air temperatures exceeding 104 deg. F).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 187 complaints in the transmission category.

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