Product Identifiers
Legacy 2010-2014 Outback 2010-2014Responsible Agency
NZTA
The Hazard!
Subaru of New Zealand has been advised by Fuji Heavy Industries (the Japanese manufacturer of Subaru vehicles) that certain Model Year (MY) 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback vehicles, the front windscreen wiper motor bottom cover may under a particular condition, melt. In a worst case scenario this may pose a fire risk.
There is no danger of this occurring under normal conditions and Subaru of New Zealand advises to continue with normal use. Additionally there have been no reports of melting, however there is a potential, but extremely unlikely risk of fire.
Consequently, Subaru of New Zealand has decided to carry out a safety recall out of an abundance of caution, following notification from FHI. The Recall Rectification Procedure consists of replacement of the wiper motor bottom cover with a modified version.
What to do...
If you are the owner of a potentially affected vehicle and you still own the vehicle please contact your Subaru Authorised Dealer and arrange a mutually acceptable appointment to have the Recall Rectification Procedure carried out. This procedure will be carried out free of charge. Time for this is approximately 1.5 hour for the rectification to take place.
Your local Subaru Authorised Dealer will be able to provide a more accurate time estimate. However, extra time may be required to allow the Dealer flexibility in scheduling.
WHERE DO I FIND MY NEAREST SUBARU DEALER To locate the nearest Subaru Dealer please access our website at www.subaru.co.nz and click on 'Find an Authorised Dealer'. Alternatively, call 0800 SUBARU (0800 782278) to contact your local Authorised Dealer.
Product Identifiers
Legacy 2010-2014 Outback 2010-2014Responsible Agency
NZTA