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Subaru Outback Recall 13V078: Visibility/Wiper

NHTSA campaign 13V078, reported March 5, 2013, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V078Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Legacy2012
Subaru Outback2012