NHTSA recall 13V078000
Visibility/wiper
Subaru Legacy and 1 more
Reported Mar 5, 201316 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WVV-32Built Apr 6, 2011 – May 12, 2011
The defect
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 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.