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Service bulletin 07-218-23R

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10241808
Published by NHTSA2023-09-05
Manufacturer's number07-218-23R
Manufacturer's date2023-08-10
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.

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

Electrical system, 12-volt battery

Vehicles listed
SUBARU FORESTER2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
07-218-23R2024-01-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
07-207-22R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
SubaruNet Announ2022-10-04. Service bulletin. Battery Class Action Settlement Resources. (2)
07-75-13R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
07-142-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and/or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).
07-142-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and/or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).