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Service bulletin 06-59-17R

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 id10187307
Published by NHTSA2021-02-18
Manufacturer's number06-59-17R
Manufacturer's date2021-02-01
NHTSA componentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA's summary

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.

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

Vehicles listed
SUBARU CROSSTREK2013 to 2015
SUBARU CROSSTREK2016, 2017
SUBARU FORESTER2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
SUBARU IMPREZA2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
SUBARU LEGACY2013, 2014, 2015
SUBARU OUTBACK2013, 2014, 2015
SUBARU WRX2015, 2016, 2017

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20223952022-07-21. Brakes
20191042019-03-01. Brakes
20185022018-09-14. Brakes
18V6260002018-09-13. PARKING BRAKE
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
WQQ-52R2025-06-03. Service bulletin. "The repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin as been updated, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles previously repaired under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall prior tothe December 23, 2014 WQK-47 recall bulletin revision."
06-90-242024-07-01. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
06-87-22R2023-07-03. Service bulletin. "In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the listed models."
WQK47-12023-04-24. Service bulletin. Brake Line Corrosion
WQK47-22023-04-24. Service bulletin. New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQK?47
1112412R2023-04-17. Service bulletin. Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position
0646142023-04-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a revised adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing Brake Light Switch (BLS) -related DTCs C1531 and/or C0054. If the BLS is out of adjustment, the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp may illuminate.
064412R2023-03-20. Service bulletin. Diagnosis of DTCs C1249, C1531 and C0054
Announcements-52023-03-06. Service bulletin. New Subaru Recall Campaign WQJ?46: 5EAT Parking Rod (6 cylinder engine only)
06-87-22R2022-12-01. Service bulletin. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from (3) years or thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles (whichever comes first) to (15) years / unlimited mileage.