NHTSA Recall 16V792000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V792000; Date: Oct. 31, 2016
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 93,801
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 outlander sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. 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.
How to Fix:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-010.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 20, 2017
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