If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249690-subaru-legacy-2014-recall-visibility · Recall date September 27, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V694000
“SUBARU LEGACY (2014) recall — Visibility.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 27, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249690-subaru-legacy-2014-recall-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall 16V694000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V694000).
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V694000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU LEGACY (2014) recall — Visibility Hello, I own a SUBARU LEGACY (2014) recall — Visibility that is covered by recall 16V694000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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