Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #80V077000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V077000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 71,683 affected units, VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

When wiper blades are frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is turned on, the right-hand wiper pivot may become bent. The plastic bearing, which is a snap-on device fitting over the ball joint on the drive motor, may pull off the ball, disengaging the wiper system, making both wipers inoperative.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a newly designed master link in the windshield wiper system without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V077000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1980-06-19T00:00:00

Subject: Visual systems:windshield wiper linkage:pivot:driv

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 71,683

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: When wiper blades are frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is turned on, the right-hand wiper pivot may become bent. The plastic bearing, which is a snap-on device fitting over the ball joint on the drive motor, may pull off the ball, disengaging the wiper system, making both wipers inoperative.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install a newly designed master link in the windshield wiper system without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-62k2.kdba-7i5d

NHTSA ID: 80V077000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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