# Service bulletin 15\-272\-20R

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: 10191568
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-04
- Manufacturer's number: 15\-272\-20R
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-04\-16
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10191568-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10191568-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 SUBARU ASCENT
- 2021 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2021 SUBARU FORESTER
- 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2021 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2021 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2021 SUBARU WRX

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V436000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V436000.md), 2026-07-07: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [15\-270\-20R](/bulletins/10254003.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
- [03\-91\-23R](/bulletins/10253993.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a clicking/cracking\-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked \(left or right\) position.
- [FAQ 15\-318\-24R](/bulletins/10253981.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. T16 VoLTE Warranty Extension \(15\-318\-24R\) Frequently Asked Questions.
- [15\-318\-24R](/bulletins/10253955.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces the availability of the DCM Bypass Box designed to be used as an alternative replacement part for Data Communication Module \(DCM\) in vehicles with no active STARLINK subscription. There will be a warranty extension for the DCM up to 8 years \(96 months\) or 150,000 miles.
- [09\-119\-24](/bulletins/10253930.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin announces the extended warranty coverage for the Thermo Control valve \(TCV\) used the the models listed. The coverage will be extended to \(15\) fifteen years / 150,000 miles.
- [09\-80\-21R](/bulletins/10253903.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly. The new valve contains an enhanced stainless steel internal shaft for optimized durability along with advanced water proofing for the sensor portion.
- [07\-213\-22R](/bulletins/10252553.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
- [7\-213\-22R](/bulletins/10252549.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. "This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. This battery has higher capacity and is slightly larger in dimension."
- [07\-218\-23R](/bulletins/10252545.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.
- [15\-256\-19R](/bulletins/10252542.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure \(FOTA\) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units \(H/U\) utilized in the models as listed.

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