Recall 16V791000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Report Date
20161031
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected 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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.