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SERVICE
BULLETIN
PRODUCT
CAMPAIGN
BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:

2026MY Forester
Safety Recall and Stop Sale: Forester
Power Moonroof Glass Adhesion

NUMBER:

WRF-26R

DATE:

05/28/26

NHTSA ID:

26V346

REVISED:

06/02/26

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester
vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND SAFETY RISK:
The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with power moonroof assemblies in which
the glass panel has been improperly bonded to the sliding frame. Over time, the bonding adhesion
between the glass panel and the sliding frame may deteriorate and the moonroof glass may become
detached during usage of the vehicle.
If the glass panel were to separate from the vehicle, a displaced panel could increase the risk of a
potential crash or injury for other road users.
REMEDY
For all potentially affected vehicles, Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for
proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly at no cost to the customer.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
A total of 69,663 U.S. vehicles will be included in this safety recall as listed below. Not all vehicles
in the production range listed are affected by this recall. Coverage must be confirmed by using the
Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com prior to repair.
Model Year

Carline

Production Date Range

2026

Forester

June 19, 2025 – March 17, 2026

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.

Subaru of America, Inc. is
ISO 14001 Compliant
ISO 14001 is the international standard for
excellence in Environmental Management
Systems. Please recycle or dispose of
automotive products in a manner that is friendly
to our environment and in accordance with all
local, state and federal laws and regulations.

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RETAILER RESPONSIBILITY
Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle
covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized
Subaru Retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles
in their inventory prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up
to $27,874 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in
breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement.
Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be:
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Immediately identified

•

Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair

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Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin

Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in
their inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer
inventory necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling
or releasing the vehicle.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail within 60 days. Retailers will be advised
when owner notification is scheduled.
PART INFORMATION:
Part number 65430SL00A is currently on hold. Parts PICs will release parts for WRF-26 based on the
qualifying photos provided in the submitted NQR. Non WRF-26 related orders for 65430SL00A for
instances, such as physical damage, can be placed and then released once the reason for replacement
is communicated to the Parts PICs.

Part Description

Part Number

Qty

LID ASSY (Lid Assembly-Sunroof)

65430SL00A

1

Screw

65482SL00A

6

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SERVICE PROCEDURE FLOW CHART:

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REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIALS:
Description

Image

Details

General Tools

Torque wrench

Protective Tape

L-Shaped Pick Tool

T25 Torx Bit Socket

Flashlight

Clean Shop Towel

Check Tightening Torque

For Protecting Roof Panels

For Removing the Lid Covers

Removal and reinstallation
of the Lid Assembly-Sunroof hardware

For Visual Inspection of Primer

Used as a Spacer for Height Adjustment
of the Lid Assembly-Sunroof

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COMPONENT CONFIGURATION:

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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
Step 1: Sunroof Assembly – Inspection
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document refers to “GLASS FRITS.” Glass Frits are the baked-on,
ceramic-based black enamel bands and fading dot-matrix patterns found around the edges of the
sunroof glass.
1.1 Fully close the sunroof assembly, open the sunshade.

1.2 Remove both right- and left-hand lower portions of the lid covers by inserting a L-shaped pick
tool and pulling horizontally toward the inside of the vehicle. The upper portion of the lid cover can
remain attached.

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1.3 Temporarily secure the lid covers to the glass with protective tape.

1.4 Using a flashlight to illuminate the bracket, visually inspect all six mounting brackets shown in
the diagram below. Ensure that all brackets have both black primer and grey glass frit.
If only grey frit is found on any of the brackets, take clear photos of the affected mounting bracket(s)
and submit an NQR. Wait for approval prior to proceeding to Step 2 (sunroof assembly replacement).
If both primer and grey frits are present on all six brackets, reinstall the lower lid covers. The
procedure is complete.

Note: For improved visibility, shine a bright light from outside through the glass or perform the inspection
outdoors in direct sunlight. Attaching protective tape to the inside of the glass at the bracket location helps
focus the light on the bracket.

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JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
Is primer applied at all six inspection locations?
OK (Primer Applied)

NG ( No Primer Applied)

Results
OK

If any primer is found at all 6 location on the lid assembly-sunroof it
is acceptable, reinstall the lid covers. This completes the procedure.

NG

If primer is not applied to one or more of the six inspection locations, the part is considered defective. Proceed to step 2.

For additional example see Appendix A
IMPORTANT: A detailed instructional video outlining the inspection process is available accessing
the following link: LINK TO VIDEO

Step 2: Sunroof Lid Assembly
Replacement
2.1 Apply protective tape to the body of the
vehicle to prevent scratches while handling
the sunroof lid assembly.

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2.2 Insert an L-shaped pick tool into the upper portion of both lid covers as shown below. Pull down
diagonally.
Caution:
DO NOT pull on the pleated portion of the lid cover. Doing so will damage the covers; always
disengage the covers at the mounting point.

2.3 Remove all six T25 bolts and discard.

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2.4 Remove sunroof lid assembly.
Caution:
The sunroof lid assembly is VERY HEAVY. To prevent injury or damage to the vehicle, always
handle and carry sunroof lid assembly carefully.

2.5 Install NEW sunroof lid assembly.
Caution:
• DO NOT handle the sunroof lid assembly from the rear section. Grabbing or bending the rear
section will cause deformation and/or separation from the glass.
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Handle the assembly with care.

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2.6 Adjust the height of the sunroof lid assembly by inserting CLEAN shop towels as shown in the
diagram below. Adjust the towels until the glass is within 1.3mm +/- 1mm (0.05 +/- 0.04in) of the
roof line.

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2.7 Install six NEW T25 bolts and torque to: 4.5 N·m (3.3 ft-lbs)

2.8 Confirm sunroof lid assembly is still within 1.3mm +/- 1mm (0.05 +/- 0.04in) of the roof line.
Remove the towels supporting the sunroof lid assembly. Check to ensure the sunroof opens and
closes without binding.

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2.9 Install lid covers, press in until the cover has fully engaged support.
Caution:
It is possible to install lid covers upside down. Confirm orientation with the image below.

Step 3: Perform Sunroof Initialization
Note: Ensure that position learning is performed first. Sliding position learning cannot be performed
unless the position learning is complete.
3.1 Close the sunroof completely. Press and hold the close switch until you hear the glass reach its
mechanical lock position (approximately 10 seconds), then release the switch.
3.2 Within 6 seconds of completing Step 3.1, press and hold the close switch again. Continue holding
until the sunroof moves to the fully open position, and finally back to the fully closed position. Once
it returns fully closed, release the switch.
3.3 Turn the ignition switch off to complete initialization. Then turn the ignition back on and test the
sunroof operation.
Note: When opening the sunroof, it will open and then stop slightly before reaching the fully open
position. This feature is designed to reduce wind noise. Press the open button again to fully open the
sunroof. For more details, see page 166 of the owner’s manual.
SERVICE PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION LABEL:
Type or print the necessary information on a Campaign Identification Label. The completed label
should be attached to the vehicle’s upper radiator support. Additional labels are available through
normal parts ordering channels. The part number is MSA6P1302, which comes as one sheet of 20
labels.
Part Number

Applicability

Description

Order Quantity

MSA6P1302

All Models

Campaign Identification Label
(contains one sheet of 20 labels)

1

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CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT AND ENTRY PROCEDURES:
Credit to perform this recall will be based on properly completed repair order information. Retailers
may submit claims through Subarunet.com.
An NQR with fail code WRF, accompanied by photographic evidence demonstrating the absence of
primer, must be submitted to support each recall claim in which a Technicians determine that sunroof
replacement is necessary. Failure to comply with this NQR requirement may result in rejection of the
claim.
Claim Type

Labor Description

Labor Operation #

Labor Time

Inspection of the Lid Assembly-Sunroof

A100900

.2

Fail Code

RC

WRF-26
Inspection and Replacement of the
A100918
.5
Lid Assembly*-Sunroof
*For this recall, Lid Assembly replacement is only covered in the case of missing primer as outlined in the procedures.
Any other concerns identified as a result of inspection must be addressed outside of this recall.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously
released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.

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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

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Appendix A

Additional examples of acceptable primer application on the sunroof lid assembly.

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Ambient lighting can effect the visual inspection. The example images below were taken in various
lighting conditions.
This image was taken outdoors in sunlight with no additional lighting.

This image was taken indoors with a flashlight positioned inside the vehicle.

This image was taken indoors with a flashlight positioned outside the vehicle aimed toward the
opposite side of the glass.

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This image was taken indoors with a flashlight positioned outside the vehicle aimed toward the opposite
side of the glass and an additional flashlight positioned inside the vehicle.

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