Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 13V-077 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 13V-077 covers 14 Subaru vehicles for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V077000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied.
The risk
The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru has notified the affected owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, free of charge. The safety recall began February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Subaru's recall campaign number is WVW-33.This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 11V-467.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 6, 2011 to May 12, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.