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July 8, 2022 Service bulletin

The WRK-21 recall includes TCM reprogramming to prevent CVT chain slip

Subaru technical service bulletin 16-139-22 for 2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Legacy and 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent.

Bulletin number
16-139-22
Component
Electrical system: software
Summary
The WRK-21 recall includes TCM reprogramming to prevent CVT chain slip. If, during the recall inspection, a vehicle is confirmed to have already experienced severe enough CVT chain slip, the CVT assembly will be replaced.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 557 complaints in the electrical category.

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