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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V792📅 Oct 31, 2016

2011–2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V792000
Manufacturer recall #
SR-16-010
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
93,801
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Owner phone
1-888-648-7820
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 20, 2017
Built
Aug 26, 2010 – Jun 1, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V792 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V792?

2011–2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. 93,801 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-648-7820.