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Subaru - Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat
Official notice
20 Sept 2018
Last checked
20 Sept 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Subaru - Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat. Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat Published 2018-09-20.
What to do now
Replace wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles
Units affected
3,906
Recall number
R-2018-229
Official notice
2018-09-20
The hazard
The hazard
Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
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