SUBARU LEGACY 2012: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V077000

Make Model Year
SUBARU LEGACY 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-02-22 2013-03-05 2013-03-07

Production Dates: 2011-04-06 - 2011-05-12

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WVW-33

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.