This bulletin applies to 2013-2022 Subaru Crosstrek and 2018-2022 Forester vehicles. A design change has been made to the propeller shaft to address some customer concerns regarding a growling-type sound heard from under the vehicle when driving.
The center support bearing may become contaminated by heavy exposure to water, snow, mud and or dirt. The new propeller shafts feature water-blocking flanges to prevent contamination.
The new shafts are available as follows:
2013-2017 Crosstrek with CVT.............27111FJ081
2013-2017 Crosstrk with MT.................27111fj091
2018-2022 Crosstrek with CVT.............27111FL140
2018-2022 Crosstrek with MT..............27111FL230
2019-2022 Crosstrek PHEV with CVT...27111FL230
2018 Forester with CVT.......................27111FJ081
2018 Forester with MT.........................27111FJ091
2019-2022 Forester with CVT...............27111FL140
2019-2022 Forester with MT.................27111FL150
