2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Outback — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Published September 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 27, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V694000, published September 27, 2016. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Outback — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2012 SUBARU LEGACY | 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2013 SUBARU LEGACY | 2014 SUBARU LEGACY | 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Outback — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V694000 on September 27, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: OUTBACK.