NHTSA Campaign 17V461000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jul 20, 2017 · 100,082 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2007 | 100,082 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2008 | 100,082 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2009 | 100,082 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2010 | 100,082 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2011 | 100,082 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2012 | 100,082 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2013 | 100,082 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V461000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.