2007-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander recall: motor
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 20, 2017. It covers about 100,082 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 100,082
- reported
- Jul 20, 2017
- owners notified
- Jul 28, 2017
- related complaints
- 65
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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 number 17V461000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about visibility problems.
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Questions about recall 17V461000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander motor?
Yes. Recall 17V461000, reported on July 20, 2017, covers about 100,082 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V461000?
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.
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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