NHTSA Recall 13V078000
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Component: Visibility/Wiper. Reported 2013-03-05. An estimated 16 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat.
Risk
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Subaru has notified all affected owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly free of charge. The safety recall began February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Manufacturer campaign number: WVV-32
Notes
Subaru's recall campaign number is WVV-32.This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 11V-469.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.