Mitsubishi Motors North America – Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. 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.

Report Received Date 07/20/2017
NHTSA ID 17V461000
Consequence Summary Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
Recall Code SR-17-003
Potentially Affected 100082
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V461000)