NHTSA Recall 18V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V103000; Date: Feb. 9, 2018
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase 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; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 158,651
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2011-2016 outlander sport 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.
How to Fix:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-004.
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.
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