MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V791000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-28 2016-10-31 2016-10-31

Production Dates: 2006-09-08 - 2013-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-16-009

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100082

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.