Subaru Legacy 2015–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 16-99-16 · NHTSA communication 10120968 · issued Feb 29, 2016
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2015–2016
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize transmission control module (TCM) operation and address the following customer concerns: ? Engine RPM ?flare? (sharp RPM increase when CVT ?downshifts?) when using cruise control on uphill grades ? Cancellation of cruise control as a result of rpm flare (driver must reset desired vehicle speed). This new logic changes the cruise control system operation to avoid unexpected cancellation.
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.