Recall 16V792000: 2011–2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 31, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 93,801
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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 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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V792000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-16-010
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 20, 2017
- Components
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology