SR-18-004 – OUTLANDER SPORT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN – 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 O

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February 9, 2018

Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V103

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components  VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected  158,651

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.

Remedy

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.

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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