2011-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: motor
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 31, 2016. It covers about 93,801 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 93,801
- reported
- Oct 31, 2016
- owners notified
- Jan 20, 2017
- related complaints
- 20
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 16V792000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about visibility problems.
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Questions about recall 16V792000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport motor?
Yes. Recall 16V792000, reported on October 31, 2016, covers about 93,801 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V792000?
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.
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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