# Service bulletin 18\-172\-13

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10084424
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-11\-19
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-172\-13
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-06\-04
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

## NHTSA's summary

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM \(STIS\) WEB SITE. THE TABLES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Labels and manuals

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
- 2012 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA
- 2013 SUBARU BRZ
- 2010 to 2013 SUBARU FORESTER
- 2010 to 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2010 to 2013 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2010 to 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2010 to 2011 SUBARU TRIBECA
- 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA
- 2010 to 2013 SUBARU WRX
- 2010 to 2013 SUBARU WRX STI

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024546](/recalls/tc/2024546.md), 2024-08-15: Label
- [2015206](/recalls/tc/2015206.md), 2015-05-15: Accessories
- [2013063](/recalls/tc/2013063.md), 2013-02-25: Accessories
- [13V061000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V061000.md), 2013-02-25: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- [2012444](/recalls/tc/2012444.md), 2012-12-27: Accessories
- [12V254000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V254000.md), 2012-06-05: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- [2011343](/recalls/tc/2011343.md), 2011-09-19: Accessories

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [01\-168\-09R](/bulletins/10241801.md), 2023-09-05, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web\-site.
- [12\-249\-23R](/bulletins/10240110.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
- [1817514](/bulletins/10235936.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Service Manual Corrections
- [1516213R](/bulletins/10235930.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Service Procedure for Replacement of the Bluetooth Microphone for Kenwood Audio / Navigation Systems
- [1515712R](/bulletins/10235929.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Exchange Component Identification
- [1515612R](/bulletins/10235928.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Deletion of Compass Mirror
- [1217414](/bulletins/10235926.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Instrument Panel Side Vents Coming Loose
- [1215713](/bulletins/10235921.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Rattle or Buzzing Sound from ?A? Pillar Trim
- [1215513R](/bulletins/10235919.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. ?Reed\-Type? Wind Sound from Front Windshield Molding
- [095613](/bulletins/10235902.md), 2023-05-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Countermeasure Thermostat Availability for DTC P0128

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