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VehicleOct 31, 2016100,082 affected

Mitsubishi recall: Visibility

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V791000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 31, 2016
Owners notified
Jul 28, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
100,082
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Sep 8, 2006 to Mar 29, 2013
Part
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Maker's own recall number
SR-16-009

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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