Recall 17V461000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Report Date
20170720
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

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.