MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V461000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012
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

Summary

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.

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.

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.