Recall 03V429000: 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Report received

Nov 3, 2003

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi motors north america…

Potentially affected

394vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the etacs module. Owner notification began november 14, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander52 complaints