The CVT fluid in affected vehicles was not filled to the proper specified level at the factory
Subaru technical service bulletin WTJ70 for 2017 Subaru Forester.
- Bulletin number
- WTJ70
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Summary
- The CVT fluid in affected vehicles was not filled to the proper specified level at the factory. The condition could cause a noticeable air vacuum noise or possibly even chain slip under high levels of shock load depending upon driving conditions (i.e. rapid acceleration or hill climbing). Extended driving under this low-fill condition is not recommended.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Forester 2017 2017
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