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HighNHTSA·16V792000·Announced 2016-10-31

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport Vehicles for Wiper Motor Corrosion Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because water leaks can corrode the wiper motor, potentially causing loss of visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured between August 26, 2010, and January 5, 2015. The recall affects 93,801 vehicles. In these vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. This water intrusion may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor, leading to possible motor failure.

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. The manufacturer's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wiper Motor
Hazard
Affected units
93,801

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OUTLANDER SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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