Outback F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # WVB-12
Date: 070201
Campaign - Radiator Cooling Fan Relay Replacement
NUMBER: WVB-12
DATE: February 2007
APPLICABILITY: 2005 - 2006 MY Subaru Legacy/Outback 2.5L M/T Turbo
SUBJECT:
Radiator Cooling Fan Relay # 2
INTRODUCTION
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that certain 2005-06 MY Subaru Legacy / Outback 2.5L M/T Turbo models require Radiator Cooling
Fan Relay # 2 replacement.
The original Radiator Cooling Fan Relay #2 installed on affected vehicles may create an electrical surge to the radiator cooling fan circuit within the
Engine Control Module (ECM). The electrical surge may damage the ECM cooling fan circuit and cause the radiator cooling fan to run continuously
whenever the engine is running.
This service program will involve replacement of the Radiator Cooling Fan Relay 2. It will also involve checking the ECM radiator cooling fan circuit
for proper operation. If it is determined that the ECM radiator cooling fan circuit has been damaged~ replacement of the ECM will also be necessary.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2005~2006MY Subaru 2.5L M/T Turbo Legacy & Outback
Potentially affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart below. Not all vehicles within the VIN range are affected. Prior to performing repairs,
confirm coverage for potentially affected vehicles by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry in the Dealer Communication System (DCS).
OWNER NOTIFICATION
SOA will prepare and mail Owner Notification Letters to owners of affected vehicles on or around March 2, 2007.
A copy of the Owner Notification Letter is included at the end of this bulletin.
DEALER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to promptly service all vehicles subject to this service program at no charge to the vehicle owner regardless of mileage~ age of the vehicle, or
ownership.
For affected vehicles sold after the date on the dealer's computer list, dealers are to contact those owners and provide them with a copy of the owner
notification letter. They should also arrange to make the required correction according to the instructions in the service procedure section of this bulletin.
Dealers are also to promptly perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new,
used, demo). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this service program is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or is in the dealership for
service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the service program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
