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Service bulletin 06-55-16R

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10120977
Published by NHTSA2017-10-27
Manufacturer's number06-55-16R
Manufacturer's date2016-06-24
NHTSA componentEXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA's summary

(ALL EXCEPT Hybrid Models) REVISED This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for other purposes in the area around the switch, a non-conductive coating may develop over time on the internal electrical contacts and affect operation of the switch. On / Off signal output from the BLS is critical for proper operation of various systems on the vehicle. When the switch does not operate properly, warning lamps illuminate and DTCs are stored. A table with BLS-related DTCs and additional information is provided in the Service Procedure information. A photo of the switch changes is shown below. This bulletin also provides a diagnostic and adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch-related DTCs.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Brakes, Lighting

Vehicles listed
SUBARU CROSSTREK2016
SUBARU FORESTER2014, 2015, 2016
SUBARU IMPREZA2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK2013, 2014, 2015

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20191042019-03-01. Brakes
19V1490002019-02-28. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
15V3660002015-06-12. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
14V8300002014-12-31. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20145862014-12-22. Brakes
20142232014-06-12. Brakes
14V3110002014-06-10. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
20114142011-11-29. Brakes
11V5620002011-11-29. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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