Subaru Outback: Obstruction In Cowl Area May Force Wipers To Park Out Of Position And Overheat
Subaru is recalling 7,812 Outback and Legacy vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because an obstruction in the cowl area can prevent the windshield wipers from parking in their normal position, causing the wiper motor to overheat and potentially catch fire. The fix involves replacing the wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- SUBARU
- Product
- Vehicles: SUBARU OUTBACK, SUBARU LEGACY. Units affected: 7,812
- Reason
- If wipers become obstructed motor may over heat with risk of fire Remedy: Replace wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-09-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e4f98dd1-44ec-4084-89f4-29aec31def30