Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 17V-461 · 2007–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 17V-461 covers 100,082 2007–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V461000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,418 vehicles were listed as unreachable.