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Subaru - Wiper motor bottom cover melting
Official notice
5 Mar 2013
Last checked
5 Mar 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Wiper motor bottom cover melting. If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire. Published 2013-03-05.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
16
Recall number
WVV-32
Official notice
2013-03-05
The hazard
The hazard
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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