Subaru Crosstrek 2008–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 06-55-16R · NHTSA communication 10131628 · issued Sep 22, 2017
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Exterior Lighting
component
2008–2016
model years
26
vehicle entries
Official summary
EXCLUDES HYBRID MODELS. This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for other purposes in the area around the switch, a non-conductive coating may develop over time on the internal electrical contacts and affect operation of the switch. On / Off signal output from the BLS is critical for proper operation of various systems on the vehicle. When the switch does not operate properly, warning lamps illuminate a
Vehicles covered
- 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2014 Subaru Forester
- 2015 Subaru Forester
- 2016 Subaru Forester
- 2012 Subaru Impreza
- 2013 Subaru Impreza
- 2014 Subaru Impreza
- 2015 Subaru Impreza
- 2016 Subaru Impreza
- 2008 Subaru WRX
- 2009 Subaru WRX
- 2010 Subaru WRX
- 2011 Subaru WRX
- 2012 Subaru WRX
- 2013 Subaru WRX
- 2014 Subaru WRX
- 2008 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2009 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2010 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2011 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2012 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2013 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2014 Subaru WRX Sti
- 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
- 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
- 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.