NHTSA recall · Reported March 5, 2013
SUBARU 2012: VISIBILITY/WIPER
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 …
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SUBARU 2012: VISIBILITY/WIPER was recalled by Subaru in March 5, 2013. Reason: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, thro…. Remedy: Subaru has notified all affected owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper motor b…. Verify recall #13V078000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Subaru issued this NHTSA recall-Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, thro….
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- March 5, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V078000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This NHTSA action (record #13V078000) was formally reported on March 5, 2013. The NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Subaru is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. The specific hazard cited in the filing is: If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 4 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Hazard
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13V078000 |
| Date reported | March 5, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 5, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Subaru |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Subaru has notified all affected owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly free of charge. Th…
- Check the recall number (13V078000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official NHTSA notice before acting. NHTSA notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official NHTSA record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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