2004 Mitsubishi Outlander recall: windshield wiper/washer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 3, 2003. It covers about 394 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 394
- reported
- Nov 3, 2003
- owners notified
- Nov 14, 2003
- related complaints
- 2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
- Risk
- If this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle's high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the etacs module. Owner notification began november 14, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑800‑981‑0452.
Recall number 03V429000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 03V429000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander windshield wiper/washer?
Yes. Recall 03V429000, reported on November 3, 2003, covers about 394 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V429000?
Dealers will replace the etacs module. Owner notification began november 14, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑800‑981‑0452.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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