Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 18V-103 · 2011–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 18V-103 covers 158,651 2011–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
The risk
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6,769 vehicles were listed as unreachable.