Mitsubishi ASX recall: Water ingress may damage the wiper motor
- What's wrong
- Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can ingress into the wiper motor. Water accumulated around the air breather hole might enter into the wiper motor when the motor is cooling down after operation. As a result the internal part of…
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. The waterproof fabric has been introduced to the air breather cap since 10/01/2014 for RHD wiper motors. Check which type of breather cap is fitted and replace with new motor…
What’s wrong
Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can ingress into the wiper motor. Water accumulated around the air breather hole might enter into the wiper motor when the motor is cooling down after operation. As a result the internal part of the front wiper motor may rust and seize In the worst case the wiper motor may not operate.
The fix
The waterproof fabric has been introduced to the air breather cap since 10/01/2014 for RHD wiper motors. Check which type of breather cap is fitted and replace with new motor if the latest waterproof type is not fitted.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX | 6 Apr 2010 | 9 Jan 2014 | 12,443 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 3 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.