Forester

RJ-1828-0

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:58

The method of securing the air cleaner case is not appropriate, and therefore, the air cleaner case bracket and the brake pipe may interfere with each other due to vibration during traveling etc. If this problem is left unattended, the brake pipe may be damaged, and in the worst case, brake fluid could leak, which would adversely affect the braking efficiency.

RJ-1788-0

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:58

For vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID) lights that are fitted with automatic headlight switch as an option, the electrical circuit is faulty, and therefore, the automatic headlight leveling system may not function properly.

KJ-0216-0

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:55

For the rod that is to lock the parking gear of the automatic transmission, on certain vehicles, the spring may be secured at an improper position. With such a spring, setting the shift lever to the parking position may not make the parking function work though rare, and in the worst case the vehicle could start to move. Incidentally, if the parking brake is also used, the vehicle will not start to move.

RJ-1220-0

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:55

For manual transmission vehicles with turbochargers, the axial force of the bolts securing the covers for the oil control valves, which are to control opening/closing the engine intake valves by hydraulic power, is low. If the vehicle is driven continuously with high load and high revs, negative pressure inside the engine may increase and cause the valve gaskets to deform, in which case the axial force of the bolts could decrease further. If this occurs, the bolts could become loose allowing engine oil to leak, which could in the worst case, lead to a fire.

RJ-0540-0

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:55

On certain vehicles, the proportioning valve (PCV), which is to control the hydraulic brake fluid pressure for the front and rear wheels, is defective in manufacturing. If left unfixed, the PCV may allow brake fluid to leak, increasing the braking distance.