Recall
Mitsubishi Outlander — 17V461000
NHTSA ID
17V461000
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Outlander
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2017-07-20
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Units Affected
100,082
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR-17-003
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.