Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 31, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalls 2011–2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Recall number

16V792000

Brand / firm

Mitsubishi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 93,801 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was 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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.