NHTSA recall 17V461000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Mitsubishi Outlander
Reported Jul 20, 2017100,082 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-17-003Built Sep 8, 2006 – Mar 29, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.