Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor bottom cover may be faulty due to contamination. It can melt and cause the wipers to fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash, or even a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor overheats, it can cause the wipers to fail, making it harder for you to see the road, and potentially leading to a crash. In the worst case, the melted motor cover could also start a fire.
Free Fix
Subaru will replace the faulty windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly for free. They'll notify you and schedule the repair at a dealership near you.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
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