NHTSA recall 17V-461 (17V461000)

visibility recall reported July 20, 2017 - about 100,082 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V461000
Also written as: 17V-461
Manufacturer number: SR-17-003
Reported: July 20, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~100,082
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

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 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-461 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Outlander - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.