NHTSA Recall # | 91458 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V078000 |
MFG Compaign # | WVV-32 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Date of notification | 22/02/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/04/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/05/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/03/13 |
Report created | 07/03/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 16 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire. |
Corrective action | 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 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). |