# Service bulletin 02\-162\-15R

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: 10093105
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-27
- Manufacturer's number: 02\-162\-15R
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-09\-11
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP. A SMALL PILOT PORTION WAS ADDED TO THE THREADED AREA ON P.N. 25240KA051 AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW. REVISED PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION."

## 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

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2016 SUBARU BRZ
- 2012 to 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2005 to 2016 SUBARU FORESTER
- 2007 to 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2005 to 2016 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2005 to 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2008 to 2014 SUBARU WRX
- 2015 to 2016 SUBARU WRX
- 2005 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2008 to 2014 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2015 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2012 to 2015 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
- 2016 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2015249](/recalls/tc/2015249.md), 2015-06-04: Accessories
- [2015206](/recalls/tc/2015206.md), 2015-05-15: Accessories
- [2014413](/recalls/tc/2014413.md), 2014-09-22: Accessories
- [13V159000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V159000.md), 2013-04-24: EQUIPMENT
- [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

- [FAQ 15\-317\-24R](/bulletins/10253987.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. T16 Warranty Extension \(15\-317\-24R\) Frequently Asked Questions.
- [15\-317\-24R](/bulletins/10253971.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. \(SOA\) is extending the Data Communication Module \(DCM\) Warranty from 3 years \(36 months\) of 36,000 miles to 8 years \(96 months\) or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- [15\-312\-23R](/bulletins/10252554.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw \(parasitic draw\) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules.
- [15\-321\-23R](/bulletins/10252551.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides a repair procedure when diagnosing dark current draw on vehicles with GEN 1 Data Control Modules.
- [15\-317\-24R](/bulletins/10252448.md), 2024-04-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Subaru has extended the Data Communication Module \(DCM\) warranty from 3 years 36,000mi to 8 years or 100,000mi. In rare cases, customers may experience a dead battery as a result of the DCM continually trying to access the 3G network.
- [Subaru notice to](/bulletins/10251116.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This letter provides information regarding the warranty extension for the Telematics Data Communications Module \(DCM\).
- [SubaruNet Announ](/bulletins/10251114.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This announcement provides information in regard to the extension of the basic new car limited warranty for the Telematics Data Communication Module \(DCM\). This coverage will apply to the vehicles listed for vehicles sold or leased in the United States.
- [15\-317\-24](/bulletins/10251111.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is extending the Data Communication Module \(DCM\) warranty from three years \(36 months or 36K miles\) to eight years \(96 months or 100K miles\), whichever comes first. This extension is in light of the rare cases of dead batteries experienced by customers.
- [15\-316\-24](/bulletins/10251108.md), 2024-03-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides procedures required for reprogramming the Data Communication Module \(DCM\) in Gen 1 Subaru vehicles due to sunsetting of the 3G network.
- [WRE\-22R](/bulletins/10249598.md), 2024-02-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015\-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective back\-up lamp switch.

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