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Recall 16V-792

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2011 to 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-792
Reported
October 31, 2016
Vehicles affected
93,801 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles