CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
- Risk
- Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
- 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 get in between the hood and the windshield and corrode the ball joint on the front wiper link. Over time the wiper link can separate, leaving the windshield wipers inoperative.
Loss of wiper function can reduce your visibility in rain, snow, or other bad weather, which increases the risk of a crash. If your wipers stop working, pull over safely as soon as you can and do not drive until they are repaired.
The repair is free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer: the wiper link rod and the wiper motor crank arm will be replaced. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and the recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. You can also contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 201120122013201420152016 |
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