2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Published October 31, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 31, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V792000, published October 31, 2016. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- OUTLANDER SPORT
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V792000 on October 31, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER SPORT.