Mitsubishi Recall SR-16-010: Water Intrusion May Cause Wiper Motor Failure

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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.
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Date Announced
OCT 31, 2016
Vehicles Affected
93,801
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-16-010
NHTSA Campaign #
16V792000
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