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August 4, 2020 Service bulletin

This bulletin announces a revised replacement procedure for installation of the front crankshaft oil seal

Subaru technical service bulletin 02-161-15R for 2011 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Subaru Legacy and others.

Bulletin number
02-161-15R
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This bulletin announces a revised replacement procedure for installation of the front crankshaft oil seal. Includes all 2011MY+ vehicles with FA or FB Engines.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 195 complaints in the engine category.

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