NHTSA Recall 17V461000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V461000; Date: Jul. 20, 2017
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 100,082
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Jul 28, 2017
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