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NHTSA ID Number: 10130279

Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-214-17

TSB/Document Date: 2018-03-13


Summary

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.


ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION &
APPICABILITY

Impreza/Crosstrek
8 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Harman Kardon

86201FL62A

Harman Kardon

86201FL63A

Harman Kardon

86271FL60A

Clarion

86201VA690

Six (6) Speaker App.

Impreza/Crosstrek
8 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level
Six (6) Speaker App.

Impreza/Crosstrek
8 Inch Display
Audio System
High Level
Six (6) Speaker App.

WRX
Audio Assembly
Face Plate ID Number
CV693UL

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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION &
APPICABILITY
WRX/STi
Audio Assembly
Face Plate ID Number
FV833UM

WRX/STi
Audio/Navigation Assy.
Face Plate ID Number
FV673US

BRZ
Audio Unit
Face Plate ID Number
CA645UL

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Denso Ten

86201VA830
Display Only

Denso Ten

86271VA670

Clarion

86201CA640

POWER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLE:
Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example…8MW741

R.A. Number (1 digit 2 letters 3 digits)
POWER AMPLIFIER SERVICE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION AND HOURS OF
OPERATION
Harmon Kardon (United Radio)
1-800-448-0944
8am-8pm Eastern Time

Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations &
Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon online exchange instructions

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VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – POWER AMPLIFIER
ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Forester
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221SG110

Legacy/Outback
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221AL01A

Impreza
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221FL00A

Impreza Limited
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221FL01A

Crosstrek
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221FL01A

WRX/STi
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221VA030

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AUDIO/NAVIGATION & POWER AMPLIFIER COMPONENT OUT-OF-WARRANTY
EXCHANGE / REPAIR PROGRAM
Vehicles outside the terms of the New Car Basic or Parts Warranties may utilize the Audio
Exchange/Repair Program which is to be referenced as an “Out-of Warranty Exchange Program”.
SubarueBay logo Added Security Gold Plus customers are entitled to this “out-of-warranty” exchange
program when the failure meets the terms of the Agreement.
The out-of-warranty exchange program is intended to enhance customer satisfaction by
providing a prompt exchange with a quality factory serviced audio unit which has been
refurbished to the highest standards.
  
All out-of-warranty orders will be subject to Supplier availability. In case of low stock, “inwarranty” orders will take priority over “out-of-warranty” orders. In general, this program is for
internal failures and does not include exchanges for damage (spilled liquid, scratches, etc.) Speak
with the Audio/Navi. Supplier to determine exchange eligibility.
Out of Warranty Exchange Program procedures are outlined below. Please have the following
information available when contacting the Service Center.
Retailer Code
Retailer Name and Address
VIN – All 17 Characters
Date of Vehicle Sale
Vehicle Mileage
Caller’s Name and Telephone Number
Claim Number
Face Plate ID Number (Clarion and Fujitsu Ten only)
SubarueBay logo Part Number
Customer Complaint
Customer Last Name
Clarion   1-800-347-8933

Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground within 72 hours.

Clarion offers a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units.

Clarion will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit.

Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer.

Cores must be returned to Clarion within 30 days

Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will issue a debit to the retailer.

There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be
invoiced by Clarion and are to make payment directly to Clarion for this fee.

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Panasonic   1-800-228-0473

Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground within 72 hours

Panasonic offers a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units.

Retailers will be invoiced by Panasonic for the cost of the exchange unit

Payments are to be made directly to Panasonic

Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer

Cores must be returned to Panasonic within 30 days

Kenwood    1-626-333-2435
NOTE: Kenwood does offer an “Out of Warranty” replacement program for some of their units.
Please refer to the Kenwood Exchange Request Diagnostic Checklist under the category of
Dealer Cost found in Subarunet/Service/Forms.

The Kenwood Service Center should be contacted preferably through the Kenwood
Exchange Request Diagnostic Checklist for the available unit.
○○ Those units which are not available as an exchange may be repaired by Kenwood. The
instructions to proceed with the repair process are noted below.
○○ The retailer places the repair request with the Kenwood Service Center and pays a
minimum analysis and shipping fee.
○○ The retailer removes the unit from the vehicle and sends it to the Kenwood Service
Center for repair.
○○ The Kenwood Service Center analyzes the unit and informs the dealer of additional
repair costs. Repair costs will vary depending on the condition of the unit.
○○ If the customer does not agree to additional costs, the unit is returned to the retailer “as
is” with no additional charges.
○○ If the customer agrees to the repair, Kenwood invoices the retailer and payments are to
be made by the retailer directly to Kenwood.
○○ The Kenwood Service Center repairs the unit and returns it to the retailer.

Denso Ten 1-800-237-5413

Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs.

Denso Ten offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units

Denso Ten will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit

Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer

Cores must be returned to Denso Ten within 30 days

Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer

There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores.

Retailers will be invoiced by Denso Ten and are to make payment directly to Denso Ten for
this fee.
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Myron and Davis 1-866-435-6789

Exchange cores will be shipped via UPS Ground, 2nd Day or Next Day as per the request of
the Retailer.

Myron & Davis offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units

Myron & Davis will invoice the dealer for the cost of the exchange unit

Core returns are not required. Parts must be scrapped according to the parts retention
policy.

Unused cores may be returned within 60 days for which there will be no restock fee.
Unused cores returned after 60 days will be charged a 25% restock fee.

Retailers will be invoiced by Myron & Davis and are to make payment directly to Myron
& Davis for this fee.

Harman Kardon (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944

Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio.

Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air within 72 hrs.

Harman Kardon offers a 1 yr. manufacturer’s warranty on these exchange units

Harman Kardon will invoice the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit

Shipping charges for return of the core is the responsibility of the retailer

Cores must be returned to Harman Kardon (United Radio) within 30 days

Delinquent cores will be invoiced to SOA who in turn will debit the retailer

There will be a restocking fee of 20% for all unused returned cores. Retailers will be
invoiced by Harman Kardon (United Radio) and are to make payment directly to Harman
Kardon (United Radio) for this fee.

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