Subaru is recalling 195,080 Legacy and Outback vehicles from model year 2010 to 2011 because the bottom cover of the windshield wiper can overheat, causing the wiper to malfunction.

If the wiper is inoperable, then it can reduce visibility and increase the likelihood of a crash, or the overheated wiper can cause a fire. The affected vehicles were manufactured from January 7 through May 20, 2011.

The safety recall is expected to begin in November. Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly for free. For more information owners can contact Subaru at 800-782-2783, or The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit Safercar.gov. The Subaru safety recall number is WVV-32.