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

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor

Summary

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.

Actions

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 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

Documents (15)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4

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