Mitsubishi Outlander recall: Water ingress may cause windscreen wipers to fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to inappropriate waterproofing water may be drawn into the front wiper motor and/or may cause corrosion of the wiper link ball joint. This may over time cause the wipers to fail.
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor which has a modified breather and wiper link ball joint.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to inappropriate waterproofing water may be drawn into the front wiper motor and/or may cause corrosion of the wiper link ball joint. This may over time cause the wipers to fail.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor which has a modified breather and wiper link ball joint.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander | 14 Nov 2006 | 10 Jul 2012 | 13,819 |
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 26 May 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.