Recall 03V-429
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-429
- Reported
- November 3, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 394 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
The risk
If this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle's high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the etacs module. Owner notification began november 14, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2004