NHTSA recall 03V429000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Mitsubishi Outlander
Reported Nov 3, 2003394 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jun 20, 2003 – Jul 11, 2003
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
The risk
If this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle's high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.