Outback F6-3.0L DOHC (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # WWY-09
Date: 060601
Campaign - Cooling System Flush And Refill
NUMBER: WWY-09
DATE: June 2006
APPLICABILITY:
2006MY Baja, Legacy, Outback, and B9 Tribeca
SUBJECT:
Engine Cooling System Flush and Refill
INTRODUCTION
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require the engine cooling system to be drained,
thoroughly flushed and refilled with new engine coolant. During a quality review; it was discovered that the coolant mixture used during production may
contain a high level of chlorine. With a high chlorine content, the coolant can adversely react with aluminum components and quickly cause premature
corrosion to occur within the cooling system. If left uncorrected, this condition will diminish the effectiveness of the heater core resulting in poor
performance.
This service program will involve thoroughly flushing & refilling the engine cooling system.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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2006 MY Subaru BAJA, Legacy, Outback and B-9 Tribeca
Affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart shown.
NOTE:
Not all vehicles found 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 an Owner Notification Letter to owners of affected vehicles on or around June 14, 2006.
A copy of the Owner Notification Letter is shown in 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.
