Subaru Forester 2011–2012 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 02-141-13R · NHTSA communication 10092093 · issued Aug 7, 2013
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
component
2011–2012
model years
2
vehicle entries
Official summary
This bulletin provides information regarding a design change to the rubber cap which covers the electrical connection at the oil pressure switch. The new cap provides better sealing and resistance to moisture intrusion which can compromise the electrical connection and in some cases, cause the oil pressure warning lamp to illuminate in error.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.