Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2012 Subaru Outback or Legacy's wiper motor might be prone to overheating, which can cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the wiper motor could melt and catch fire, which could lead to a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Subaru dealership, where they will replace the wiper motor cover for free to prevent any potential problems.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
Original — 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.
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