CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. 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.
- Risk
- 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 manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Water can drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the windshield wiper motor's breathing hole. Over time this can corrode the motor internally and cause it to fail.
If the wiper motor fails, you can lose visibility through the windshield, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially in wet or poor weather conditions.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Parts are not yet available, so a second notice will be sent when they are. You can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 (recall SR-16-010), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 20112012201320142015 |
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