# Service bulletin 03\-97\-26

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: 11032040
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-05\-04
- Manufacturer's number: 03\-97\-26
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-04\-24
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11032040-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11032040-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- SEAT COVER UNLIMITED SEAT COVER UNLIMITED
- SUBARU 64669AC260MU
- SUBARU 64669AC360MU
- SUBARU 64669AC370MU
- SUBARU 64669AC380MU
- SUBARU 64669AC390MU
- 2003 to 2004 SUBARU BAJA
- 2006 SUBARU BAJA
- 2013 to 2026 SUBARU BRZ
- 2012 to 2015 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2016 to 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK
- 2016 to 2023 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID
- 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID
- 2002 to 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
- 2025 to 2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID
- 2002 to 2026 SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2008 to 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
- 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
- 2002 to 2025 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2002 to 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2005 to 2026 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
- 2008 to 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT
- SUBARU SAFETY BELTS
- 2023 to 2026 SUBARU SOLTERRA
- 2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER
- 2013 to 2014 SUBARU TRIBECA
- 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED
- 2002 to 2003 SUBARU WAGON
- 2002 to 2014 SUBARU WRX
- 2015 to 2026 SUBARU WRX
- 2004 to 2005 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2008 to 2014 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2015 to 2023 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2012 to 2015 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
- 2016 to 2017 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
- 2022 to 2024 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
- 2014 to 2015 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK HYBRID

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023606](/recalls/tc/2023606.md), 2023-11-09: Powertrain
- [23V755000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V755000.md), 2023-11-09: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- [23V754000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V754000.md), 2023-11-09: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [2023521](/recalls/tc/2023521.md), 2023-09-21: Powertrain
- [23V647000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V647000.md), 2023-09-21: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [22V485000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V485000.md), 2022-07-08: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2021745](/recalls/tc/2021745.md), 2021-12-10: Powertrain
- [21V955000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V955000.md), 2021-12-09: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [21V024000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V024000.md), 2021-01-26: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
- [15V794000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V794000.md), 2015-11-24: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SubaruNet Announcement \(T](/bulletins/11037942.md), 2026-10-05, Other: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.
- [16\-158\-26](/bulletins/11036814.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
- [16\-156\-25R](/bulletins/11036810.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body. The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- [16\-154\-25R](/bulletins/11036809.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT\-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- [16\-150\-24R](/bulletins/11036808.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- [16\-132\-20R](/bulletins/11036806.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- [SubaruNet Announcement \(C](/bulletins/11036804.md), 2026-09-03, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
- [16\-151\-24R](/bulletins/11034271.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. \(This is an revised version of the original bulletin.\)
- [16\-156\-25R](/bulletins/11034242.md), 2026-07-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. \(This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.\)
- [18\-241\-26](/bulletins/11033077.md), 2026-06-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This Bulletin announces a correction to the diagnostic procedures for certain CVT related DTCs, including P0730, P0746, P0747, P0841, P0846, P0867, P1867, P1894, and P2723.

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