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NHTSARecalled Oct 31, 2016 · #16V792000

Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. 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. Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure
  • 2011-2015 Outlander Sport
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Outlander
UPCs

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice