NHTSA recall 16V-792 (16V792000)
visibility recall reported October 31, 2016 - about 93,801 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V792000
- Also written as
- 16V-792
- Manufacturer number
- SR-16-010
- Reported
- October 31, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~93,801
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-792 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.