SUBARU LEGACY 2012: VISIBILITY/WIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V078000

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: WVV-32

Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16

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. 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.

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.