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NHTSA ID Number: 10173128

Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-249-19R

TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-02


Summary

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


86201FL67A

Forester
8 Inch Display
Audio/Navigation System
High Level
Sport, Limited & Touring
Model Vehicles
w/Harman Kardon Amp.
Nine (9) Speakers

Impreza
6.5 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level
Premium Model Vehicle
Six (6) Speakers

Impreza
6.5 Inch Display
Audio System
Base Level
Base Model Vehicle
Four (4) Speakers

Impreza
8 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level
Sport & Limited Model
Vehicles
Six (6) Speakers

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DESCRIPTION &
APPICABILITY

ILLUSTRATION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Harman

86201FL68A

Harman

86271FL65A

Impreza
8 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level
Sport Model Vehicle
w/Harman Kardon Amplifier
Six (6) Speakers

Impreza
8 Inch Display
Audio/Navigation System
High Level
Limited Model Vehicle
w/Harman Kardon Amplifier
Six (6) Speakers
ATTENTION!
Perform sufficient diagnosis following procedures to validate the exchange order.

Legacy/Outback
Center Information Display
Dual 7 Inch Display
Base Level Multimedia
System

DENSO

86213AN60A

DENSO

86213AN61A

Base Model Vehicles
w/Heated Mirrors

Legacy/Outback
Center Information Display
Dual 7 Inch Display
Base Level Multimedia
System
Base Model Vehicles
w/o Heated Mirrors

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DESCRIPTION &
APPICABILITY

ILLUSTRATION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

ATTENTION!
Perform sufficient diagnosis following procedures to validate the exchange order.
Legacy/Outback
Center Information Display
11.6 Inch Display
Mid Level Multimedia
Plus System & High Level
Multimedia Navigation
System

DENSO

86213AN65A

DENSO

86201AN60A

DENSO

86201AN65A

DENSO

86271AN60A

Harman

86431VA640

Premium, Sport, Limited,
Touring & O/B Onyx Ed.
Model Vehicles
Legacy/Outback
Cockpit Control Unit
Base Level Multimedia
System
Base Model Vehicles
Legacy/Outback
Cockpit Control Unit
Mid Level
Multimedia System Only
Premium, Limited, Sport &
O/B Onyx Ed. Vehicles
Legacy/Outback
Cockpit Control Unit
High Level Multimedia w/
Navigation System
Standard for: Limited XT &
Touring Vehicles
Option for: Premium, Sport,
Limited & O/B Onyx Ed.
Vehicles
WRX
6.5 Inch Display
Audio System
Base Level
Base Model Vehicle
Six (6) Speakers

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DESCRIPTION &
APPICABILITY
WRX/STi
7 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level

ILLUSTRATION

Premium & Limited WRX
Models / Base STI
Model
Six (6) Speakers
WRX
7 Inch Display
Audio System
Mid Level

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Harman

86431VA660

Harman

86431VA670

Harman

86431VA740

Limited Model Vehicle
Nine (9) Speakers
WRX/STI
7 Inch Display
Audio/Navigation System
High Level
Limited Model Vehicles
w/Harman Kardon Amp.
Nine (9) Speakers
POWER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE NUMBER EXAMPLE:
Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example..Orders placed prior to 7/9/19
R.A. Number 9MW741 (1 digit 2 letters 3 digits)
Harman Kardon (United Radio) Exchange Number Example…Orders placed after 7/9/19
MCO # 1234567890 (Ten Digits – All Numbers)
POWER AMPLIFIER SERVICE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION AND HOURS OF
OPERATION
Harmon Kardon (United Radio)

1-800-448-0944

8am-8pm Eastern Time

Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations &
Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com)
Ordering Instructions

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VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – POWER AMPLIFIER
ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Ascent
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221XC01C

Crosstrek
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221FL012

Harman Kardon

86221SJ001

Harman Kardon

86221SJ011

Harman Kardon

86221FL00C

Harman Kardon

86221FL01C

Forester
Power Amplifier
Assy.
Sport Model Vehicle
Forester
Power Amplifier
Assy.
Limited & Touring
Model Vehicles
Impreza
Power Amplifier
Assy.
Sport Model Vehicle

Impreza
Power Amplifier
Assy.
Limited Model Vehicle

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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Legacy/Outback
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221AN01A

WRX
Power Amplifier
Assy.

Harman Kardon

86221VA050

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, “in-warranty”
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
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Clarion (United Radio) 1-800-448-0944

Clarion exchange requests are processed by United Radio.

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

Clarion offers a 1 yr. 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 (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 Clarion (United Radio) and are to make payment directly to Clarion (United
Radio) for this fee.

Panasonic   1-800-228-0473

Exchange cores will be shipped UPS Ground within 72 hours

Panasonic offers a 1year 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.

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DENSO/Denso Ten 1-800-237-5413

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

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

DENSO/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/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/Denso Ten and are to make payment directly to DENSO/
Denso Ten for this fee.
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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