Like its Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ platform-mates, the Subaru Solterra has been recalled for an issue that may prevent its windscreen from defrosting properly.

"Due to the programming of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control ECU software, under certain conditions, such as a specific failure mode of the electric compressor, the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function," the company says in its recall notice.

"Under certain driving conditions such as low temperatures, the defrosting performance reduces and may not remove frost, ice and/or fog from the windshield glass.

"This can reduce the driver's visibility increasing the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to ve

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