2012 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: visibility/wiper
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 5, 2013. It covers about 16 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16
- reported
- Mar 5, 2013
- owners notified
- Feb 22, 2013
- related complaints
- 13
Visibility/wiper
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V078000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2012 2012
- Subaru Outback 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 13V078000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback visibility/wiper?
Yes. Recall 13V078000, reported on March 5, 2013, covers about 16 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V078000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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