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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA · 17V461000 · published 2017-07-20

NHTSA campaign 17V461000

Hazard

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

Consequence

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER