Mitsubishi Outlander (2007-2013): Visibility
Recall 16V791000 · Oct 31, 2016 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
100,082
vehicles affected
100,082
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V791000
- Date
- Oct 31, 2016
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 100,082
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Linkages
- Model years
- 2007-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2007-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V791000?
1 model: Mitsubishi Outlander (2007-2013), about 100,082 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V791000?
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.
What can happen?
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.