The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V103000·Announced 2018-02-09

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport for Wiper Link Corrosion Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because water intrusion may corrode the wiper link, causing wipers to stop working and reducing 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 wiper function 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 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the space between the hood and the windshield. This water intrusion can cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, potentially resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

The loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin on April 10, 2018. Dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm free of charge.

Owners may contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 for more information. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-18-004. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wiper System
Hazard
Affected units
158,651

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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