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HighNHTSA·17V461000·Announced 2017-07-20

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Vehicles Due to Wiper Motor Corrosion Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles because water leaks can corrode the wiper motor, potentially causing failure and loss of visibility.

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 no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported injury risks.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where 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.

The failure of the wiper motor can result in a loss of visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017.

Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820 for more information. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wiper
Hazard
Affected units
100,082

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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