Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
13V077000 | Subaru of America, Inc. | from 04/06/2011 to 05/12/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | MFR | Subaru of America, Inc. | 03/05/2013 | 03/07/2013 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from april 6, 2011, through may 12, 2011. the moonroof glass may come loose or detach. the amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Subaru has notified the affected owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, free of charge. the safety recall began february 22, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Subaru's recall campaign number is wvw-33.this is an expansion of nhtsa recall 11v-467.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY/WIPER | ||||||||||||||||
13V078000 | Subaru of America, Inc. | from 04/06/2011 to 05/12/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 16 | MFR | Subaru of America, Inc. | 03/05/2013 | 03/07/2013 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Subaru's recall campaign number is wvv-32.this is an expansion of nhtsa recall 11v-469.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |