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.