Mitsubishi Motors North America – Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Link Corrosion

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.


Report Received Date 10/31/2016
NHTSA ID 16V791000
Consequence Summary Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
Recall Code SR-16-009
Potentially Affected 100082
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V791000)