NHTSA recall 17V461000
Visibility · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V461000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.