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NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 1980 · #80V077000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED MASTER LINK IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice