11-195-20
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Public Details for: 11-195-20
This bulletin announces availability of a new vacuum hose assembly for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system incorporating improved sealing to prevent potential oil seepage.
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ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER PARTS MANAGER CLAIMS PERSONNEL IMPORTANT - All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. SERVICE MANAGER © 2020 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. SERVICE BULLETIN APPLICABILITY: SUBJECT: 2016-18MY Forester 2.0L DIT 2017-19MY WRX 2019-20MY Ascent NUMBER: 11-195-20 DATE: 01/30/20 PCV Vacuum Hose Assembly- Design Change INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of a new vacuum hose assembly for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system incorporating improved sealing to prevent potential oil seepage which could come from the connection point. Whenever oil seepage is confirmed at the connection point, always replace the Male section. The female section does not always need to be replaced unless damage is confirmed. FEMALE Side MALE Side PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION: The new PCV hose set was incorporated into production starting with the following VINs: Model Starting VIN WRX K9828069 Ascent L3412779 CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. Subaru of America, Inc. is ISO 14001 Compliant ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Continued... Bulletin Number: 11-195-20; Date: 01/30/20 Page 1 of 2 PART INFORMATION: Description Part Number 99031AA031 HOSE ASSEMBLY-VACUUM 99031AA021 Application Notes Forester DIT, WRX Male Side 11815AC89B Ascent 99031AA021 Female Side Male Side Female Side NOTES: • Both Male and Female sections of the hose (with connectors installed) are available separately. • Always replace the Male section whenever oil seepage is confirmed at the connection point. The female section does not always need to be replaced unless damage is confirmed. • Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired. SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION: REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs. The service procedures for replacing the PCV hoses remain unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time and every time. This includes but is not limited to: important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair. WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION: For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited or Emissions Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information: Labor Description Labor Operation # CRANKCASE VENT HOSE R&R A456-231 Labor Time 0.3 1.8 Fail Code HCG-34 Applicability 2019-20MY Acsent & 16MY Forester DIT 2017-18MY Forester DIT & 2017-19MY WRX IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. • Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing. • Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs. Bulletin Number: 11-195-20; Date: 01/30/20 Page 2 of 2