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November 9, 2018 Service bulletin

This bulletin announces a new Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control module for the models listed above

Subaru technical service bulletin 04-24-18 for 2014-2017 Subaru Forester, 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza and 2013-2016 Subaru Crosstrek.

Bulletin number
04-24-18
Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Summary
This bulletin announces a new Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control module for the models listed above. These new EPS control modules address a limited number of customer concerns regarding increased steering effort which may occur during freezing temperatures after a cold start. The cause has been identified as a frozen relay contact inside the control module. Illumination of the EPS warning lamp can also occur and a DTC C2532 may be stored.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 133 complaints in the steering category.

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