NHTSA recall 16V694000
Visibility · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2010 Subaru Legacy
- 2010 Subaru Outback
- 2011 Subaru Legacy
- 2011 Subaru Outback
- 2012 Subaru Legacy
- 2012 Subaru Outback
- 2013 Subaru Legacy
- 2013 Subaru Outback
- 2014 Subaru Legacy
- 2014 Subaru Outback
All model years NHTSA lists
2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V694000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.