SR-16-009 – Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Link Corrosion – 2007-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V791

Manufacturer  Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components  VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected  100,082

Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Link Corrosion

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

Summary

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.

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.c

MMNA’s number for this recall is 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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