NHTSA ID Number: 10216985
Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-283-21R
TSB/Document Date: 2022-08-02
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MFR Communication Date: 2022-07-13
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© 2020 Subaru
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
2022 Subaru Vehicles
SUBJECT: 2022 Audio/Navigation & Power Amplifier
Exchange Component Identification and
Procedures
NUMBER: 15-283-21R
DATE: 06/28/21
REVISED: 07/13/22
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a
description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in
Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
CONTENTS
Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and the one year Replacement Parts Warranty, the
Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective unit from the manufacturer.
In the event the vehicle is “New” and “In-stock”,call the Vendor’s Service Center prior to calling
Subaru Retailer Claims. A new unit will be supplied rather than a remanufactured unit. If the Vendor
Service Center is unable to provide a new unit, immediately contact a Subaru Retailer Claims
Specialist at 1-866-782-2782 prior to placing an order for further instructions.
The replacement of a new unit, other than new units supplied through the exchange program, requires
authorization from a Subaru of America, Inc. Retailer Claims Specialist at 1-866-782-2782. An
authorization code will be provided and must be included upon claim submission.
Vehicles that have been placed in demo service should use exchange units only.
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
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Bulletin Number: 15-283-21R; Revised: 07/13/22
Page 1 of 18
EXCHANGE PROCEDURE FOR ALL EXCHANGE COMPONENTS
1) The defective chassis should remain in the vehicle until the exchange unit is installed.
2) Contact the applicable Service Center with the following information:
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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 only)
Subaru Part Number as shown in this bulletin
Customer Complaint
Customer Last Name
At this time, the Service Center will issue an exchange number. It is required that this number
be provided upon claim submission.
An exchange chassis along with an exchange form will be shipped within 72 hours. If the exchange
chassis is not received within 5 days, call the Service Center. Provide the operator with the exchange
number when making inquiries.
3) Install the exchange unit as soon as possible upon receipt. Return the defective chassis to the
manufacturer within 30 days. Return freight charges may be claimed as sublet, provided the
repair was performed under the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty. Copies of the freight
invoice should be attached to the repair order.
If the exchange unit has not been installed or the failed chassis has not been returned within 30 days,
contact the Service Center. Reference the exchange number and explain the circumstances causing
the delay. An extension will be granted or the retailer will be instructed to return the exchange unit.
Failure to comply will result in a “charge back” to the retailer for the cost of the exchange unit.
The retailer must return the failed component in the same approved packaging that the exchange unit
arrived in. Harman exchange units arrive with a pre-paid return shipping label. A hard copy of the
printout from the on-line order or the Exchange Request Form must be included in the core return
package. Failure to use proper packaging could result in a “charge back” for the cost of the exchange
unit and shipping.
NOTE: Activation of all subscription based services is the responsibility of the vehicle owner.
NOTE: For the “Audio Out of Warranty Exchange / Repair Program” refer to the Added Security
Section 11.2.10 or Policy Adjustment Section 12.6.1 of the Claims Policies & Procedures on-line
manual.
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Bulletin Number: 15-283-21R; Revised: 07/13/22
Page 2 of 18
MANUFACTURERS BY COMPONENT
Audio/Satellite
Clarion (Faurecia Clarion Electronics): Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web
Portal. Clarion exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service
Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations
& Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon and Clarion Registration Instructions
(urdealerservices.com) Ordering Instructions.
DENSO/Denso Ten Service Center is open from 7am-5pm Pacific Time at 1-800-237-5413. The
Exchange Fax Form is found on Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads/
Denso Ten Online Exchange Instructions. Click on the website address https://www.f10ncs.com
Harman: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal
Harman exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is
open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations &
Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com)
Ordering Instructions
Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the
original vehicle or network communications will be severed.
Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM
services.
Audio/Navigation/Satellite
DENSO/Denso Ten Service Center is open from 7am-5pm Pacific Time at 1-800-237-5413. The
Exchange Fax Form is found on Subarunet/ Service Operations & Technical/ Forms/Downloads/
Denso Ten Online Exchange Instructions. Click on the website address https://www.f10ncs.com
Harman: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal
Harman exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service Center is
open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations &
Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com)
Ordering Instructions
Caution: If swapping an audio system for diagnostic purposes, be sure the DCM remains with the
original vehicle or network communications will be severed.
Caution: SXM ESN is assigned by VIN. Moving audio units between vehicles will disrupt SXM
services.
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Bulletin Number: 15-283-21R; Revised: 07/13/22
Page 3 of 18
Power Amplifier
Harman Kardon: Exchange order requests are to be made via the Web Portal
Harman Kardon exchange requests are processed by United Radio. The United Radio Service
Center is open from 8am – 8pm Eastern Time at 1-800-448-0944.
Exchange units are ordered online using the link found in Subarunet/ Service Operations &
Technical/ Forms/Downloads / Harman Kardon Registration Instructions (urdealerservices.com)
Ordering Instructions
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – AUDIO/NAVIGATION
DESCRIPTION &
APPLICABILITY
ILLUSTRATION
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
Harman
86201XC65A
Harman
86201XC66A
Harman
86271XC64A
Ascent
6.5-Inch Mulimedia Plus
System
Base Model Vehicle
Ascent
8.0-Inch Mulimedia Plus
System
Premium, Onyx, & Limited Trims
w/o Navigation
Ascent
8-Inch Multimedia
Navigation System
Onyx Model w/ Navigation
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DESCRIPTION &
APPLICABILITY
ILLUSTRATION
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
Harman
86271XC65A
Harman
86431FL610
Harman
86431FL670
Harman
86431FL650
Ascent
8-Inch Multimedia
Navigation System
Limited & Touring w/ Navigation
Crosstrek
6.5-INCH Mulimedia
System
Base Model Vehicles
Crosstrek
6.5-INCH Mulimedia Plus
System
Premium and Sport Standard
Models
Crosstrek
8.0-INCH Mulimedia Plus
System
Sport option 22, Limited,
Hybrid Models without
Navigation
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DESCRIPTION &
APPLICABILITY
ILLUSTRATION
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
Harman
86471FL620
Harman
86201SJ950
Harman
86201SJ940
Harman
86201SJ970
Crosstrek
8.0-INCH MULTIMEDIA
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Limited and Hybrid models with
Navigation
Forester
6.5 Inch Multimedia Plus
System
Base Models
Forester
6.5 Inch Multimedia Plus
System
Premium Models and
Standard Sport Model
Forester
8.0 Inch Multimedia Plus
System
Op 24 on Sport Model
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ILLUSTRATION
DESCRIPTION &
APPLICABILITY
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
Harman
86201SJ960
Harman
86271SJ650
Harman
86431FL61A
Harman
86431FL67A
Forester
8.0 Inch Multimedia Plus
System
Wilderness & Limited Models
w/o Navigation
Forester
8.0 Inch Multimedia
Navigation System
Wilderness & Limited Models
w/ Navigation | Touring Model
Impreza
6.5-INCH Multimedia
System
Base model vehicles
Impreza
6.5-INCH Multimedia Plus
System
Premium model vehicles
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Bulletin Number: 15-283-21R; Revised: 07/13/22
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DESCRIPTION &
APPLICABILITY
ILLUSTRATION
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
Harman
86431FL65A
Harman
86431FL66A
Harman
86471FL62A
Impreza
8.0-INCH Multimedia Plus
System
Sport and Limited models without amplifier
Impreza
8.0-INCH Multimedia Plus
System
Sport Trim with amplifier and
Limited Models without
Navigation
Impreza
8.0-INCH Multimedia
Navigation
Limited models with
Navigation
Legacy/Outback
Cockpit Control Unit (CHASSIS)
Base Level
Multimedia System
DENSO
86201AN63A
Base Trims
Legacy/Outback
Cockpit Control Unit (CHASSIS)
Mid Level
Multimedia Plus System
DENSO
86201AN69A
Premium, Sport, Onyx Ed., &
Limited Trims without
Navigation
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DESCRIPTION &
APPLICABILITY
ILLUSTRATION
Outback
Cockpit Control Unit (CHASSIS)
Mid Level
Multimedia Plus System
MANUFACTURER
PART NUMBER
DENSO
86201AN67A
DENSO
86271AN64A
DENSO
86271AN62A
DENSO
86201VC600
DENSO
86201VC650
Wilderness Edition
Legacy/Outback
Cockpit Control Unit (CHASSIS)
High Level
Multimedia Navigation
System
Premium, Onyx Ed., & Limited
Trims with Navigation. Standard
on Touring
Outback
Cockpit Control Unit (CHASSIS)
High Level
Multimedia Navigation
System
Wilderness Edition
WRX
Cockpit Control Unit
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