Subaru · Canada · High
Subaru GLF, GL +1 more: Visual System
Affects Subaru GLF, GL, DL · 1980 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON WHEN THE WIPER BLADES ARE FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE DRIVE LINK CONNECTING THE WIPER PIVOT MAY BECOME BENT. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE PLASTIC BEARING WHICH FITS OVER THE DRIVE MOTOR BALL JOINT TO PULL OFF THUS DISENGAGING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. MODELS GL,GLF,STANDARD,AND DL.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational