CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 cause internal corrosion of the wiper motor and possible motor failure.
If the wiper motor fails, you can lose visibility through the windshield, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously.
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor free of charge. You can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 and reference recall SR-17-003. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007200820092010201120122013 |
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