NHTSA recall 13V-078 (13V078000)
visibility and wiper recall reported March 5, 2013 - about 16 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V078000
- Also written as
- 13V-078
- Manufacturer number
- WVV-32
- Reported
- March 5, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~16
- Component
- visibility and wiper
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-078 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.