MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2010: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V461000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-07-28 | 2017-07-20 | 2017-07-24 |
Production Dates: 2006-09-08 - 2013-03-29
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-17-003
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100082
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
