2010 Subaru Outback Recall — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR (16V694000)
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
| Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Make | Subaru |
| Model | Outback |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Campaign number | 16V694000 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Summary | 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 a |
| Consequence | 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. |
| 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. A |
| Report received | 27/09/2016 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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