Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V078000 Reported March 5, 2013

Wiper motor bottom cover melting

Q: What is recall 13V078000?

NHTSA recall 13V078000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on March 5, 2013. It addresses: Wiper motor bottom cover melting. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V078000

Manufacturer Campaign

WVV-32

Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 5, 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.

Safety Consequence

If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V078000 or campaign WVV-32.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V078000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V078000?

NHTSA recall 13V078000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on March 5, 2013. It addresses: Wiper motor bottom cover melting. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V078000 or the manufacturer campaign number WVV-32. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.