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Recall 17V-461

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2007 to 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-461
Reported
July 20, 2017
Vehicles affected
100,082 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (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.

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 recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.

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