Visibility/wiperRecall 13V-078 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 13V-078 covers 16 Subaru vehicles for a visibility/wiper problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V078000 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. Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat.
The risk
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
The fix
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.
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.
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.