07-167-20

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SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2008-11MY Impreza (5-Door Model)
2008-14MY Impreza WRX
2015-19MY WRX
2017-18MY Forester
2013-19MY BRZ
NUMBER: 07-167-20
DATE: 01/31/20
Stop Lamp Switch Rasping Sound when Applying Brake
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped
with LED - type rear combination lamps. Additional grease and a change to the plating process used
on some of the internal components were changes made to address concerns of a rasping-type sound
heard in some cases when applying the brake pedal.
PRODUCT CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new switches were incorporated into production with these starting VINs:
• WRX: L8802234
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BRZ: L8700222
(Production of the other applicable models was already completed before the production change.)
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Bulletin Number: 07-167-20; Date: 01/31/20
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PART INFORMATION:
Description
Part Number
Application
SWITCH- STOP
LAMP
83311FG001
83311CA001
Impreza and Forester
WRX and BRZ
The new switches can be identified by a brownish -colored harness connection socket as opposed to
black.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for stop lamp switch replacement and adjustment 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 and processes needed for a complete and lasting repair.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru
Added Security Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:
Labor Description
STOP LAMP SWITCH R&R & ADJUST
Labor Operation #
A838-231
Labor Time
0.4
Fail Code
UAE-25
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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
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Bulletin Number: 07-167-20; Date: 01/31/20
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