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Subaru of America, Inc. — VISIBILITY/WIPER

NHTSA · 13V078000 · published 2013-03-05

NHTSA campaign 13V078000

Hazard

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2012 SUBARU LEGACY
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK