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NHTSA Recall 17V461000: Motor (visibility)

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100,082 vehicles. It affects 2007–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.

100,082
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (July 28)
NHTSA campaign17V461000
Manufacturer campaignSR-17-003
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR
Report receivedJuly 20, 2017
Owner notificationJuly 28, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.

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 covered by recall 17V461000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Outlander2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.