The wiper motor in your Outlander is the part that powers your windshield wipers. In some 2007-2013 models, water can leak into the motor and cause it to corrode and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor fails, you'll lose visibility while driving, making it harder to see the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will swap out the faulty wiper motor for a new one, completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
The wiper linkages in your Outlander are the parts that connect your windshield wipers to the wiper motor. Over time, water can seep into the areas around these linkages and cause them to corrode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the corrosion is bad enough, the wiper linkages could break, leaving you without wipers when you need them most. This could reduce your visibility in the rain and snow, making it harder to see the road ahead and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect and repair the wiper linkages for free. They'll replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to keep water out and check the wiper motor crank arm for any extra play, replacing it if needed. This repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.