NHTSA Campaign 13V078000

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 5, 2013 · 16 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUBARU LEGACY 2012 16
SUBARU OUTBACK 2012 16

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V078000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.