NHTSA Recall # | 132454 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V103000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-18-004 |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | OUTLANDER SPORT |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 27/03/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/11/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/02/18 |
Report created | 14/02/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 158651 |
Defect summary | Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2011-2016 outlander sport 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. |
Consequence summary | Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-004. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |