Recall 13V-078
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Visibility/wiper.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-078
- Reported
- March 5, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 16 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2012
- Subaru Outback 2012