Recall Alert: 2007-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 100,000 model-year 2007-13 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs manufactured between Sept. 8, 2006, and March 29, 2013
The Problem: Water may enter between the hood and windshield, causing the front wiper link ball joint to corrode and possibly resulting in a separation of the wiper link; if this happens, the wipers could malfunction, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. They will also inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play and replace it, as necessary, for free.
What Owners Should Do: Mitsubishi did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 888-648-7820 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer.
Editor’s note: This post was updated Dec. 5 to correct the phone number for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline. The correct number is 888-327-4236.
