NHTSA Recall 13V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V078000; Date: Mar. 5, 2013
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Subaru Legacy; 2012 Subaru Outback
Component: Visibility/wiper
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 22, 2013
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