# Service bulletin WTD65\-LO

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: 10139515
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-06\-04
- Manufacturer's number: WTD65\-LO
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-05\-24
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

A new labor operation has been created specifically for H6 vehicles affected by WTD\-65 Steering Column Inspection/Repair. This labor operation has been added to the WTD\-65R bulletin located in STIS. \(A165\-803 \- 1.8 for H6 Models\) SOA will reprocess all previously submitted claims for WTD\-65 H6 vehicles that were shorted 0.2 labor hours. We will make every effort to complete these corrections as quickly as possible. Claims entered effective 5/24/16 will require the new labor operation number for all H6 vehicle claims.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10139515-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10139515-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2017 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2016 to 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V716000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V716000.md), 2016-10-06: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER; STEERING:COLUMN
- [2016207](/recalls/tc/2016207.md), 2016-05-11: Steering
- [16V292000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V292000.md), 2016-05-11: STEERING:COLUMN

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [05\-97\-26](/bulletins/11032035.md), 2026-05-04, Service bulletin: STEERING; WHEELS. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
- [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.

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