2004 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Recall 48811 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V429000
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Outlander
Year:	2004
Component:	Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/20/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/11/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	394
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/14/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	11/03/2003
Date Added To File:	11/05/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
Consequence Summary:	If this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle¿s high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
Further Notes:	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Visibility:windshield wiper/washer Recall